Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 468 of 2346 North Carolina car dealers from 2,339 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $730.
254 of 468 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 62 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Tar Heel State
North Carolina's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
3rd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 468 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2346 dealers →Dieffenbach Gm Superstore
Rockingham, NC
$31 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesFields Mazda Of Asheville
Asheville, NC
$45 above the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesSouthern States Hyundai Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesClark Chevrolet Cadillac
Pinehurst, NCPinehurst, NC
Raceway Chevrolet
Monroe, NCMonroe, NC
Lee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Boyd Chevrolet
Hendersonville, NCHendersonville, NC
BMW Of Asheville
Arden, NCArden, NC
Mount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NCMount Airy, NC
Medlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
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More Dealers in North Carolina
Mlk Auto Sales Llc
Winston-Salem, NC
Mnk Motorsports
Kannapolis, NC
Mnm Auto Sales
Monroe, NC
Moaven Motors
Durham, NC
Mobilityworks Charlotte North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
Mocks Auto
Kernersville, NC
Modern American Classic cars, Inc.
Gastonia, NC
Modern Automotive
Boone, NC
Modern Cadillac
Burlington, NC
Modern Chevrolet
Burlington, NC
Modern Chevrolet
Winston-Salem, NC
Modern Classic Motorcars
Durham, NC
Modern Infiniti
Greensboro, NC
Modern Motors - Thomasville Inc
Thomasville, NC
Modern Subaru Of Boone
Boone, NC
Modern Toyota
Winston-Salem, NC
Monicas Motors
Jacksonville, NC
Monroe Auto Sales Inc
Wilmington, NC
Monroe Motor Company
Monroe, NC
Monroe Motor Sport
Monroe, 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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 468 rated North Carolina dealers is $730, based on 2,339 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?
Dieffenbach Gm Superstore, Fields Mazda Of Asheville, Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 254 of 468 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 $730. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 51% 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.