Best Car Dealers Near Durham, NC
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 23 of 64 car dealers near Durham, NC from 172 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $694.
Data updated Aug 17, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 23 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Durham
Flow Volkswagen Of Durham
Durham, NC
$738 below the NC average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesSouthpoint Honda
Durham, NC
$161 above the NC average
$246 avg add-ons · 25 verified quotes
See the quotesSport Durst Mazda
Durham, NC
$161 above the NC average
$162 avg add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesJohnson Lexus Of Durham
Durham, NCDurham, NC
Mark Jacobson Toyota
Durham, NCDurham, NC
Sport Durst
Durham, NCDurham, NC
University Kia Of Durham
Durham, NCDurham, NC
Capital
Durham, NCDurham, NC
Sport Durst Hyundai
Durham, NCDurham, NC
University Ford
Durham, NCDurham, NC
All Car Dealers Near Durham
Gti, North Auto Sales And Service
Durham, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Craige Motor Co.
Durham, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
The Auto Finders
Durham, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
La 12 Motors
Durham, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
BMW Of Southpoint
Durham, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Flow Volkswagen Of Durham
Durham, NC · 5 verified quotes
Moaven Motors
Durham, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Johnson Volvo Cars Durham
Durham, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sport Durst Mazda
Durham, NC · 8 verified quotes
Southpoint Honda
Durham, NC · 25 verified quotes
Johnson Lexus Of Durham
Durham, NC · 42 verified quotes
Mark Jacobson Toyota
Durham, NC · 20 verified quotes
Sport Durst
Durham, NC · 10 verified quotes
University Kia Of Durham
Durham, NC · 18 verified quotes
Capital
Durham, NC · 10 verified quotes
Sport Durst Hyundai
Durham, NC · 9 verified quotes
University Ford
Durham, NC · 7 verified quotes
Michael Jordan Nissan
Durham, NC · 4 verified quotes
University Ford North
Durham, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
University Ford Durham
Durham, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Tips for Buying a Car in NC
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in NC is $738. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 43% of dealers near Durham 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.
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Car Dealers Near Durham FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Durham, NC?
Gti, North Auto Sales And Service (Durham, NC) is the highest-graded dealer near Durham on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.
What doc fee do dealers near Durham charge?
As of August 2026, rated dealers near Durham, NC charge an average documentation fee of $694, compared to a NC state average of $738 — based on 172 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Durham?
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 Durham are verified.