Best Car Dealers Near Wilmington, NC
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 24 of 61 car dealers near Wilmington, NC from 54 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $796.
Data updated Nov 8, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 24 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Wilmington
Parkway Subaru of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
$45 above the NC average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesAuto Wholesale Outlet
Wilmington, NC
$45 above the NC average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesCrossroads Infiniti of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
$45 above the NC average
$799 avg add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesCapital Nissan of Wilmington
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Capital Lincoln of Wilmington
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Coastal Kia
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Coastal Auto Group LLC
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Wholesale Direct
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Land Rover Cape Fear
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Flow Acura of Wilmington
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
All Car Dealers Near Wilmington
Coastal Auto Group LLC
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Wholesale Direct
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Parkway of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Matthews Motors Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bob King Automall
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
BMW of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Land Rover Cape Fear
Wilmington, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Flow Acura of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Parkway Subaru of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 4 verified quotes
Parkway Volvo Cars
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Auto Finance of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bob King Buick-Gmc
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bluewater Motorsports
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Auto Wholesale Outlet
Wilmington, NC · 5 verified quotes
Seasell Auto
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Capital Ford of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Crossroads Infiniti of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 9 verified quotes
Capital Nissan of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 8 verified quotes
Buck Masters
Wilmington, NC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Capital Lincoln of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 4 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: 75% 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?
Coastal Auto Group LLC (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 November 2026, rated dealers near Wilmington, NC charge an average documentation fee of $796, compared to a NC state average of $754 — based on 54 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.