Best Car Dealers Near Wilmington, NC
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 21 of 62 car dealers near Wilmington, NC from 40 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $769.
Data updated Sep 27, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 21 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Wilmington
Crossroads Infiniti Of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
$45 above the NC average
$856 avg add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesCapital Nissan Of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
$45 above the NC average
$594 avg add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesCoastal Kia
Wilmington, NC
$115 above the NC average
$4,385 avg add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesWholesale Direct
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Velocity Auto
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Coastal Auto Group Llc
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Parkway Subaru Of Wilmington
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Parkway Of Wilmington
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Audi Cape Fear
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Bob King Automall
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
All Car Dealers Near Wilmington
Wholesale Direct
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Velocity Auto
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Coastal Auto Group Llc
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Parkway Of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Audi Cape Fear
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bob King Automall
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
BMW Of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bluewater Motorsports
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Parkway Subaru Of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Matthews Motors
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bob King Buick GMC
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Auto Finance Of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Seasell Auto
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Capital Ford Of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Crossroads Infiniti Of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 7 verified quotes
Capital Nissan Of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 9 verified quotes
Buck Masters
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Flow Acura Of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Elite Motors
Wilmington, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Coastal Kia
Wilmington, NC · 3 verified quotes
Tips for Buying a Car in NC
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in NC is $754. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 71% of dealers near Wilmington 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 Wilmington FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Wilmington, NC?
Wholesale Direct (Wilmington, NC) is the highest-graded dealer near Wilmington on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.
What doc fee do dealers near Wilmington charge?
As of September 2026, rated dealers near Wilmington, NC charge an average documentation fee of $769, compared to a NC state average of $754 — based on 40 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Wilmington?
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 Wilmington are verified.