Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 478 of 2352 North Carolina car dealers from 2,402 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $773.
262 of 478 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 63 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 11, 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 478 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2352 dealers →Clark Chevrolet Cadillac
Pinehurst, NC
$773 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NC
$73 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesSouthern States Mazda Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
$28 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesSouthern States Hyundai Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NC
Medlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Medlin Hyundai
Rocky Mount, NCRocky Mount, NC
Toyota Of Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NCRoanoke Rapids, NC
Raceway Chevrolet
Monroe, NCMonroe, NC
Lee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Dieffenbach Gm Superstore
Rockingham, NCRockingham, NC
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More Dealers in North Carolina
Primetime Motors Of Garner
Garner, NC
Primo Auto Sales Inc
China Grove, NC
Princeton Pre-Owned
Princeton, NC
Priority One Auto Sales
Stokesdale, NC
Priority One Auto Sales Of Burlington
Burlington, NC
Priority One Coastal
Newport, NC
Priority One Diesel Source
Walnut Cove, NC
Priority One Elite Sales & Service
Morehead City, NC
Pristine Auto Sales
Monroe, NC
Pristine Autoplex
Burlington, NC
Pro-motion Motor Co
Lincolnton, NC
Prominent Motors
Asheville, NC
Pryor Auto Sales
Hendersonville, NC
Pure 1 Auto
New Bern, NC
Qr Motor Company
Garner, NC
Quality Car Connection
Greensboro, NC
Quality Motors Of Thomasville
Thomasville, NC
Quality Pre-owned Inc
Wilson, NC
Queen City Auto Mall
Gastonia, NC
Queen City Auto Sales
Charlotte, 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 411 rated North Carolina dealers is $773, based on 2,402 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?
Clark Chevrolet Cadillac, Mount Airy Toyota, Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 262 of 478 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 $773. 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.