Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 487 of 2349 North Carolina car dealers from 2,430 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $769.
265 of 487 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 67 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 13, 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 487 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2349 dealers →Medlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesMedlin Hyundai
Rocky Mount, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesLee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NC
$70 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRaceway Chevrolet
Monroe, NCMonroe, NC
Mount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NCMount Airy, NC
Boyd Chevrolet
Hendersonville, NCHendersonville, NC
Dieffenbach Gm Superstore
Rockingham, NCRockingham, NC
Clark Chevrolet Cadillac
Pinehurst, NCPinehurst, NC
Toyota Of Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NCRoanoke Rapids, NC
Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NC
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More Dealers in North Carolina
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Alexis, NC
Speed Auto Inc
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Greensboro, NC
Spiffy Auto World
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Sport Auto
Summerfield, NC
Sport Durst Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Durham, NC
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Jacksonville, NC
Spriggs Auto Sales
Goldsboro, NC
Stallion Motors
Angier, NC
Stanly Motors Inc
Albemarle, NC
Stark Motors LLC
Raleigh, NC
Starmount Motors
Charlotte, NC
State Auto Sales Llc
Durham, NC
State Side Auto Sales Llc
Creedmoor, NC
Steadfast Motors
Locust, NC
Stearns Ford
Burlington, NC
Steff Motors
Charlotte, NC
Steve Garwood Motorsports Llc
Lexington, NC
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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 416 rated North Carolina dealers is $769, based on 2,430 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 Buick GMC, Medlin Hyundai, Lee Ford Of Wilson lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 265 of 487 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 $769. 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.