Best Car Dealers Near Raleigh, NC

As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 46 of 141 car dealers near Raleigh, NC from 266 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $638.

Data updated Sep 6, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 46 dealers with verified quotes.

$638
Avg Doc Fee
NC avg: $732
50%
No Add-ons
83/100
Avg Score
266
Verified Quotes

Browse Dealers by Brand in Raleigh

All Car Dealers Near Raleigh

Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · 13 verified quotes

$745doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
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Prestige Auto Brokers

Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$399doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Master Auto Group

Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$495doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Carolina Import & Domestic

Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$649doc feeNo add-ons
A
100/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Dogwood Motors Llc

Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc feeNo add-ons
A
99/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Big City Auto Sales Inc

Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$599doc feeNo add-ons
A
98/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Southern States Automotive

Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$845doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · 10 verified quotes

$805doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
See 10 verified quotes

Leith Toyota

Raleigh, NC · 6 verified quotes

$698doc fee$133add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
See 6 verified quotes

Southern States Subaru

Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$845doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Aria Auto Inc.

Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$799doc feeNo add-ons
A
97/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

Leith Acura

Raleigh, NC · 16 verified quotes

$698doc fee$249add-ons
A
96/100
Highly transparent
See 16 verified quotes

Leith Lincoln

Raleigh, NC · 8 verified quotes

$698doc fee$249add-ons
A
95/100
Highly transparent
See 8 verified quotes

Elite Auto Sales

Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$599doc feeNo add-ons
A
95/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote

BMW Of Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · 17 verified quotes

$698doc fee$219add-ons
A
95/100
Highly transparent
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Zed Motors

Raleigh, NC · 8 verified quotes

$699doc feeNo add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
See 8 verified quotes

Mercedes-Benz Of Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · 3 verified quotes

$698doc fee$332add-ons
A
94/100
Highly transparent
See 3 verified quotes

Thompson Buick GMC

Raleigh, NC · 5 verified quotes

$399doc fee$188add-ons
A
93/100
Highly transparent
See 5 verified quotes

Fred Anderson Nissan Of Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · 6 verified quotes

$799doc fee$232add-ons
A
92/100
Highly transparent
See 6 verified quotes

Mira Auto Sales, Llc

Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc feeNo add-ons
A
92/100
Highly transparent
See 1 verified quote
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Tips for Buying a Car in NC

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in NC is $732. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 50% of dealers near Raleigh 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.

Car Dealers Near Raleigh FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Raleigh, NC?

Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh (Raleigh, NC) is the highest-graded dealer near Raleigh on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes.

What doc fee do dealers near Raleigh charge?

As of September 2026, rated dealers near Raleigh, NC charge an average documentation fee of $638, compared to a NC state average of $732 — based on 266 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Raleigh?

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 Raleigh are verified.