Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 604 of 2394 North Carolina car dealers from 2,857 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $741.
335 of 604 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 89 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 10, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Tar Heel State
North Carolina's dealer grade: B
81/100 average transparency score
5th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 604 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2394 dealers →Mount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NC
$41 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesRaceway 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 quotesDieffenbach Gm Superstore
Rockingham, NCRockingham, NC
Toyota Of Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NCRoanoke Rapids, NC
Boyd Chevrolet
Oxford, NCOxford, NC
Lee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NCWilson, 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
Cyber Auto Sales
Charlotte, NC
Cynthia Motors, Llc
Thomasville, NC
D & D Truck And Auto Inc
Graham, NC
D Motors Llc
Smithfield, NC
D'z Car'z
Valdese, NC
D&e Mitsubishi
Wilmington, NC
D45 Auto Brokers
Raleigh, NC
Dab Auto World & Leasing
Wake Forest, NC
Dada Auto Inc
Monroe, NC
Daman Auto Sales, Llc.
Efland, NC
Danner Auto Sales
Newton, NC
Darryl Floars Motor Cars
Goldsboro, NC
Davenport Motors
Plymouth, NC
David's Motors Llc
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Davidson Auto Sports
Greenville, NC
Davie County Motors
Mocksville, NC
Davis Auto Sales
Swansboro, NC
Daxs Deals Inc
Fayetteville, NC
DC Automotive Group
Mocksville, NC
Dc Classic Cars
Mooresville, NC
Dealers by City in North Carolina
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 505 rated North Carolina dealers is $741, based on 2,857 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, Raceway Chevrolet, Clark Chevrolet Cadillac lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 335 of 604 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: 59% 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.