Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 470 of 2349 North Carolina car dealers from 2,341 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $730.
256 of 470 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 62 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 8, 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 470 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2349 dealers →Dieffenbach Gm Superstore
Rockingham, NC
$31 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesMedlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesRaceway Chevrolet
Monroe, NC
$240 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMedlin Hyundai
Rocky Mount, NCRocky Mount, NC
BMW Of Asheville
Arden, NCArden, NC
Lee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Fields Mazda Of Asheville
Asheville, NCAsheville, NC
Clark Chevrolet Cadillac
Pinehurst, NCPinehurst, NC
Toyota Of Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NCRoanoke Rapids, NC
Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NC
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More Dealers in North Carolina
Old Raleigh Auto Sales
Raleigh, NC
Olde Mill Motors
Angier, NC
Oldham Motor Company
Zebulon, NC
Oldham Motor Company Of Wake Forest
Wake Forest, NC
Omega Motorsports Commercial Group Llc
Fayetteville, NC
Omega Motorsports Llc
Fayetteville, NC
Omg Auto Sales Llc
Kannapolis, NC
On Point Auto Center
Roxboro, NC
On Track Auto Sales
Salisbury, NC
One Stop Custom Shop
Salisbury, NC
Onslow County Motor Co
Jacksonville, NC
Orange Car Outlet Llc
Asheboro, NC
Orlandos Motors & Detail
Winston-Salem, NC
Ot Autos
Mint Hill, NC
Ottomatic Motors
Durham, NC
Outer Banks Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Ov Auto Farm
Raleigh, NC
Overdrive Industries
Wendell, NC
Overtime Motors
Raleigh, NC
Ow Autohaus
Fuquay-Varina, 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 470 rated North Carolina dealers is $730, based on 2,341 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, Medlin Buick GMC, Raceway Chevrolet lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 256 of 470 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.