Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 476 of 2354 North Carolina car dealers from 2,378 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $775.
260 of 476 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 63 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 10, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Tar Heel State
North Carolina's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
4th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 476 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2354 dealers →Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
$30 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesSouthern States Hyundai Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
$30 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesFields Mazda Of Asheville
Asheville, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesRaceway Chevrolet
Monroe, NCMonroe, NC
Boyd Chevrolet
Hendersonville, NCHendersonville, NC
Mount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NCMount Airy, NC
Medlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Medlin Hyundai
Rocky Mount, NCRocky Mount, NC
Clark Chevrolet Cadillac
Pinehurst, NCPinehurst, NC
Lee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
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More Dealers in North Carolina
Piedmont Truck Center, Inc.
Greensboro, NC
Pine Ridge Auto Sales
Mocksville, NC
Pinnacle Acceptance Corp.
Franklinton, NC
Pinnacle Motor Company - Mooresville
Mooresville, NC
Pit-stop Auto Sales
Eden, NC
Pittman Trading Co.
Winston-Salem, NC
Platinum Auto Dealers Inc
Williamston, NC
Platinum Auto Group
Charlotte, NC
Platinum Automotive Llc
Piney Green, NC
Pleasure Ride Auto
Greenville, NC
Plush Automotive Group Llc
Walnut Cove, NC
Polestar Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Poole Automotive
Aberdeen, NC
Poole Automotive
Laurinburg, NC
Porsche Asheville
Asheville, NC
Porsche Cary
Cary, NC
Porsche Charlotte Northlake
Charlotte, NC
Porsche Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
Porsche Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Power Auto
Durham, 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 410 rated North Carolina dealers is $775, based on 2,378 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?
Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh, Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh, Fields Mazda Of Asheville lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 260 of 476 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 $775. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 52% 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.