Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 745 of 2463 North Carolina car dealers from 2,810 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $754.
433 of 745 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 142 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Tar Heel State
North Carolina's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
6th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 745 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2463 dealers →Mount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NC
$55 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesMedlin Hyundai
Rocky Mount, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesSouthern States Mazda Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMedlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Fox Automotive Group
Statesville, NCStatesville, NC
Carsnc Inc
Wake Forest, NCWake Forest, NC
Lee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Lifetime Kia
Murphy, NCMurphy, NC
Medlin Mazda
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Mercedes-Benz Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NC
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Mercedes-Benz Of Cary
Apex, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Stallings, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Harbinger, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mj's Auto Sales
Asheboro, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Monroe, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Moore's Motors
Burlington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Morrison Motor Cars Inc
Concord, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Nassar Auto Group Llc
Kannapolis, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Paragon Auto Sales & Service, Inc
Greensboro, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Paul Auto Sales
Smithfield, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Porsche Cary
Cary, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Prestige Auto Brokers
Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Prime Automotive Llc
Denver, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Queen City Auto Sales
Charlotte, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rebellion Auto Group
Fayetteville, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ricky Barnes Auto Mart, Inc
Benson, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ridgeline Automotive Llc
Asheville, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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Salisbury, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited 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 September 2026, the average documentation fee at 628 rated North Carolina dealers is $754, based on 2,810 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?
Mount Airy Toyota, Medlin Hyundai, Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 433 of 745 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 $754. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 64% 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.