Best Car Dealers Near Cary, NC

As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 11 of 25 car dealers near Cary, NC from 52 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $781.

Data updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 11 dealers with verified quotes.

$781
Avg Doc Fee
NC avg: $741
36%
No Add-ons
70/100
Avg Score
52
Verified Quotes

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Tips for Buying a Car in NC

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in NC is $741. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Watch for add-ons: Only 36% of dealers here charge no add-ons. Review your OTD quote carefully.
  • 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.

Car Dealers Near Cary FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Cary, NC?

Johnson Subaru Of Cary (Cary, NC) is the highest-graded dealer near Cary on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 95/100, based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes.

What doc fee do dealers near Cary charge?

As of August 2026, rated dealers near Cary, NC charge an average documentation fee of $781, compared to a NC state average of $741 — based on 52 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Cary?

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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Cary are verified.