Best Cadillac Dealerships in North Carolina, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- Top 6 Cadillac dealers in North Carolina, ranked using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Modern Chevrolet Cadillac Mazda Of Burlington (Burlington) is the highest-graded Cadillac dealer in North Carolina.
- Cadillac Of South Charlotte (Pineville) earns the lowest grade among ranked dealers — add-ons appear on 100% of verified quotes, averaging $1,008.
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit any dealer. CarEdge tracks real prices, not advertised ones.
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for Cadillac dealers across North Carolina. We grade dealers using verified out-the-door quotes — real PDFs, emails, and signed deals — not Google star ratings.
We graded every Cadillac dealer in North Carolina with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence. If you’re shopping a specific metro, jump to the city-by-city rankings below for a tighter local shortlist.
About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
- Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Top 6 Cadillac Dealers in North Carolina
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Modern Chevrolet Cadillac Mazda Of Burlington
Grade: B · Score: 87/100 · Burlington, NC
Modern Chevrolet Cadillac Mazda Of Burlington is the top-graded Cadillac dealer in North Carolina by verified data — B grade, 87/100, based on 18 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $621 — below the NC average of $736
- Add-ons: 39% of quotes, avg $1,234
- Listing accuracy: 1.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 18
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#2 — Wilkinson Chevrolet Buick Gmc
Grade: B · Score: 86/100 · Sanford, NC
Wilkinson Chevrolet Buick Gmc earns a solid B on verified data — a doc fee at or below the NC average. The one watch-out: add-ons show on 80% of quotes (avg $239).
- Doc fee: $499 — well below the NC average of $736
- Add-ons: 80% of quotes, avg $239
- Listing accuracy: 1.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#3 — Trent Cadillac
Grade: B · Score: 83/100 · New Bern, NC
Trent Cadillac quoted prices 2.3% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $0 — well below the NC average of $736
- Add-ons: 38% of quotes, avg $373
- Listing accuracy: 2.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#4 — Hendrick Buick Gmc Cary
Grade: C · Score: 77/100 · Cary, NC
Hendrick Buick Gmc Cary grades a C — add-ons appear on 100% of verified quotes, averaging $1,339. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $799 — above the NC average of $736
- Add-ons: 100% of quotes, avg $1,339
- Listing accuracy: 3.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#5 — Modern Chevrolet
Grade: C · Score: 74/100 · Winston-Salem, NC
Modern Chevrolet grades a C — add-ons appear on 100% of verified quotes, averaging $2,371. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $799 — above the NC average of $736
- Add-ons: 100% of quotes, avg $2,371
- Listing accuracy: 9.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#6 — Cadillac Of South Charlotte
Grade: D · Score: 61/100 · Pineville, NC
Cadillac Of South Charlotte carries the heaviest warnings on this list — add-ons appear on 100% of verified quotes, averaging $1,008, and quoted prices run 8.1% above the advertised listing. Anchor to the OTD, not the sticker.
- Doc fee: $899 — well above the NC average of $736
- Add-ons: 100% of quotes, avg $1,008
- Listing accuracy: 8.1% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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North Carolina Cadillac Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modern Chevrolet Cadillac Mazda Of Burlington | Burlington | B | 87 | $621 | $1,234 | 18 |
| 2 | Wilkinson Chevrolet Buick Gmc | Sanford | B | 86 | $499 | $239 | 5 |
| 3 | Trent Cadillac | New Bern | B | 83 | $0 | $373 | 8 |
| 4 | Hendrick Buick Gmc Cary | Cary | C | 77 | $799 | $1,339 | 6 |
| 5 | Modern Chevrolet | Winston-Salem | C | 74 | $799 | $2,371 | 4 |
| 6 | Cadillac Of South Charlotte | Pineville | D | 61 | $899 | $1,008 | 5 |
How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q3 2026.
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