Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 478 of 2352 North Carolina car dealers from 2,413 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 →Raceway Chevrolet
Monroe, NC
$283 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesLee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NC
$74 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 quotesMedlin Hyundai
Rocky Mount, NCRocky Mount, NC
Medlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Clark Chevrolet Cadillac
Pinehurst, NCPinehurst, NC
Boyd Chevrolet
Hendersonville, NCHendersonville, NC
Toyota Of Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NCRoanoke Rapids, NC
Dieffenbach Gm Superstore
Rockingham, NCRockingham, NC
Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NC
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More Dealers in North Carolina
Queen City Imports
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Queen City Mitsubishi
Charlotte, NC
Quest Auto Sales
Marion, NC
Quick Deals Auto Sales Llc
Charlotte, NC
Quicks Quality Motors
Rocky Mount, NC
Quinn S Covenant Cars
Monroe, NC
R & L Autos
Salisbury, NC
R & T Westside Auto Sales Inc
Charlotte, NC
R.C. Motors
Vilas, NC
R-d Auto Imports, Inc
Charlotte, NC
R.d. Sawyer Motor Company
Manteo, NC
R&l Motors
Hickory, NC
R&r Auto Finance
Madison, NC
R&r Auto Finance Llc
Madison, NC
R&s Auto Specialist Llc
Mocksville, NC
R32 Auto Sales
Durham, NC
Rad Performance Auto Sales
Greensboro, NC
Raleigh Auto Inc.
Raleigh, NC
Raleigh Imports
Raleigh, NC
Raleigh Motors
Raleigh, 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 2,413 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?
Raceway Chevrolet, Lee Ford Of Wilson, Mount Airy Toyota 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.