Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 494 of 2348 North Carolina car dealers from 2,459 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $774.
271 of 494 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 67 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 17, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Tar Heel State
North Carolina's dealer grade: B
81/100 average transparency score
4th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 494 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2348 dealers →Medlin Hyundai
Rocky Mount, NC
$25 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesMedlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NC
$25 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesSouthern States Mazda Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
$29 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesBMW Of Asheville
Arden, NCArden, NC
Boyd Chevrolet
Hendersonville, NCHendersonville, NC
Jim Cook Chevrolet GMC
Marion, NCMarion, NC
Dieffenbach Gm Superstore
Rockingham, NCRockingham, NC
Lee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Clark Chevrolet Cadillac
Pinehurst, NCPinehurst, NC
Toyota Of Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NCRoanoke Rapids, NC
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Mount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NC · 7 verified quotes
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Asheville, NC · 7 verified quotes
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Monroe, NC · 4 verified quotes
Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · 6 verified quotes
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Wake Forest, NC · 3 verified quotes
Asheboro Nissan
Asheboro, NC · 3 verified quotes
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Pineville, NC · 4 verified quotes
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Tarboro, NC · 3 verified quotes
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Greensboro, NC · 6 verified quotes
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Clinton, NC · 3 verified quotes
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New Bern, NC · 6 verified quotes
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Concord, NC · 3 verified quotes
Mcneill Chevrolet
Wilkesboro, NC · 4 verified quotes
Volkswagen Of South Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · 3 verified quotes
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Southern Pines, NC · 5 verified quotes
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New Bern, NC · 4 verified quotes
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Statesville, NC · 8 verified quotes
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Fayetteville, NC · 3 verified quotes
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Dunn, NC · 3 verified quotes
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North Carolina doc fee law
North Carolina has no statutory doc fee cap, and fees between $500 and $900 are routine. The fee must be disclosed, and it is fair game to offset it against the vehicle price.
North Carolina Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in North Carolina?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 424 rated North Carolina dealers is $774, based on 2,459 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. North Carolina sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in North Carolina?
Medlin Hyundai, Medlin Buick GMC, Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 271 of 494 rated North Carolina dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are North Carolina dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new North Carolina quotes are verified.
How North Carolina compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in North Carolina
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in North Carolina is $774. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 53% of dealers in North Carolina charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.