Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 746 of 2465 North Carolina car dealers from 2,812 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $754.
433 of 746 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 143 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 27, 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 746 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2465 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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Hendrick Chrysler Jeep Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Wilson, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Southern Pines GMC
Southern Pines, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Revvin Motors
Burlington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Leith Alfa Romeo Maserati Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Mazda Of Gastonia
Gastonia, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Nissan Of Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Randy Marion Subaru
Mooresville, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Crown
Charlotte, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Capital Ford Of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Hillsborough Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Hillsborough, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Hubert Vester Toyota
Wilson, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Team Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Tim Marburger Chevrolet
Kannapolis, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Randy Marion Lake Norman
Cornelius, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Leith Honda Aberdeen
Southern Pines, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Courage
Gastonia, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Murphy Motor Co Of Youngsville
Youngsville, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Elizabeth City GMC
Elizabeth City, 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 September 2026, the average documentation fee at 628 rated North Carolina dealers is $754, based on 2,812 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 746 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.