Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 603 of 2366 North Carolina car dealers from 2,828 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $741.
334 of 603 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 92 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Tar Heel State
North Carolina's dealer grade: B
80/100 average transparency score
5th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 603 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2366 dealers →Raceway Chevrolet
Monroe, NC
$251 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesClark Chevrolet Cadillac
Pinehurst, NC
$741 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBoyd Chevrolet
Oxford, NC
$42 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesLee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Mount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NCMount Airy, NC
Toyota Of Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NCRoanoke Rapids, NC
Dieffenbach Gm Superstore
Rockingham, NCRockingham, NC
Carsnc Inc
Wake Forest, NCWake Forest, NC
Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NC
Medlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
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More Dealers in North Carolina
Ricky Barnes Auto Mart, Inc
Benson, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Alexis, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Perfect Ride Inc.
Smithfield, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kenly Ford
Kenly, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Tri-City Ford Inc
Eden, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Wheel City Motors
Asheville, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Carolina Auto Resale Supercenter
Reidsville, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
La 12 Motors
Durham, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Franklin Auto Exchange
Matthews, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Fox Automotive Group
Statesville, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Wholesale Direct
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
High Gear Automotive Llc
Charlotte, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bryar Motorsports Llc
Charlotte, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rocky Mount Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat
Rocky Mount, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Asheville Chevrolet
Asheville, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Asheboro Ford
Asheboro, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Monroe Motor Sport
Monroe, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Abernethy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Lincolnton, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Moore's Motors
Burlington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Hickory, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 502 rated North Carolina dealers is $741, based on 2,828 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?
Raceway Chevrolet, Clark Chevrolet Cadillac, Boyd Chevrolet lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 334 of 603 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 $741. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 60% 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.