Best Car Dealers Near Raleigh, NC

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 53 of 138 car dealers near Raleigh, NC from 260 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $702.

Data updated Nov 6, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 53 dealers with verified quotes.

$702
Avg Doc Fee
NC avg: $753
60%
No Add-ons
82/100
Avg Score
260
Verified Quotes

Browse Dealers by Brand in Raleigh

All Car Dealers Near Raleigh

Murphy Motor Company

Raleigh, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$900doc fee$499add-ons
C
77/100
Average
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Thompson Cadillac

Raleigh, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$899doc fee$2,115add-ons
C
72/100
Average
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Auction Direct Usa

Raleigh, NC · 4 verified quotes

$799doc fee$799add-ons
C
71/100
Average
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Southern States Subaru

Raleigh, NC · 4 verified quotes

$745doc feeNo add-ons
C
70/100
Average
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Car Land Auto Trading

Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$695doc feeNo add-ons
C
70/100
Average
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Stark Motors LLC

Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
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Xride Cars

Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
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Wake Auto Sales Inc

Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
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Metri Motors

Raleigh, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
F
51/100
Buyer beware
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Capital Ford of Raleigh

Raleigh, NC · 6 verified quotes

$799doc fee$708add-ons
F
50/100
Buyer beware
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Empire Motors Inc

Raleigh, NCNo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Carolina Auto Trading

Raleigh, NCNo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

Westgate Cars

Raleigh, NCNo Pricing Provided

F
0/100
Buyer beware

2nd Chance Auto Raleigh

Raleigh, NC

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Not rated

Adams Auto Sale Inc

Raleigh, NC

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Not rated

Amana Auto Care Center

Raleigh, NC

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Not rated

Amj Wholesale LLC

Raleigh, NC

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Not rated

Atlas Motor Co.

Raleigh, NC

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Not rated

Auto Classics, Inc

Raleigh, NC

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Not rated

Averson Automotive Group LLC

Raleigh, NC

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Not rated
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Tips for Buying a Car in NC

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in NC is $753. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 60% 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?

Capitol Auto (Raleigh, NC) is the highest-graded dealer near Raleigh on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.

What doc fee do dealers near Raleigh charge?

As of November 2026, rated dealers near Raleigh, NC charge an average documentation fee of $702, compared to a NC state average of $753 — based on 260 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.