Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 479 of 2351 North Carolina car dealers from 2,419 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $773.
262 of 479 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 64 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 12, 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 479 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2351 dealers →Southern 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, NC
$28 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesClark Chevrolet Cadillac
Pinehurst, NC
$773 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesDieffenbach Gm Superstore
Rockingham, NCRockingham, NC
Lee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Mount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NCMount Airy, NC
Toyota Of Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NCRoanoke Rapids, NC
Boyd Chevrolet
Hendersonville, NCHendersonville, NC
Raceway Chevrolet
Monroe, NCMonroe, NC
Medlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
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More Dealers in North Carolina
Redline Auto-sports Llc
Lenoir, NC
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Raleigh, NC
Reece Tire And Auto Llc
Delco, NC
Reed-lallier Chevrolet
Fayetteville, NC
Reile Auto Sales, Llc
Randleman, NC
Reincarnation, Llc
Reidsville, NC
Reliable Motors
Durham, NC
Reliance Automotive Group, Llc
Cornelius, NC
Remington Auto Sales Inc
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Remnant Automotive Inc.
Sanford, NC
Rev It Motors
Greensboro, NC
Rev Remarketing
Greensboro, NC
Revline Auto Llc
Matthews, NC
Revmax Auto Sales, Inc
Sneads Ferry, NC
Revvin Motors
Burlington, NC
Reynolda Auto Sales
Winston-Salem, NC
Rich Automotive Inc
High Point, NC
Rick Davenport Auto Sales Inc
Rocky Mount, NC
Rick Gordy Mobility
Matthews, NC
Rick Hendrick Honda
Huntersville, 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 2,419 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, Clark Chevrolet Cadillac lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 262 of 479 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.