Best Car Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham, Ranked by CarEdge Data
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Raleigh-Durham metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 54 dealerships across the Raleigh-Durham area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
Last updated October 21, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
What is the best car dealership in Raleigh-Durham?
The best car dealership in Raleigh-Durham by verified out-the-door price data is Auto Park Kia (Kia, Knightdale, NC): A grade, 100/100 across 20 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Close behind:
- Medlin Hyundai (Hyundai, Rocky Mount), A grade, 100/100 across 8 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
- Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh (Mazda, Raleigh), A grade, 100/100 across 8 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Best for:
- Lowest doc fee: Auto Park Kia (Kia, Knightdale), $698, against the NC average of $751.
- No dealer add-ons: Auto Park Kia (Kia, Knightdale), none in any of its 20 verified quotes.
- Selling price under the listing: Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh (Mazda, Raleigh), quotes average 6.4% below the advertised price.
- Most verified quotes: Crossroads Ford Wake Forest (Ford, Wake Forest), 41 verified quotes behind its A.
Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.
Full ranking, fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.
Best Dealer by Brand in Raleigh-Durham
The top-graded dealer for each brand CarEdge ranks in Raleigh-Durham. Click a brand for the full ranking.
| Brand | Best Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Hubert Vester Chevrolet | Wilson | A | 99 | 5 |
| Chrysler | John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sanford | Sanford | A | 97 | 9 |
| Ford | Lee Ford Of Wilson | Wilson | A | 100 | 4 |
| Honda | Southpoint Honda | Durham | A | 92 | 23 |
| Hyundai | Medlin Hyundai | Rocky Mount | A | 100 | 8 |
| Jeep | John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sanford | Sanford | A | 97 | 9 |
| Kia | Auto Park Kia | Knightdale | A | 100 | 20 |
| Toyota | Leith Toyota | Raleigh | A | 100 | 6 |
Top 15 Car Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Auto Park Kia
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Knightdale, NC
Auto Park Kia is an A-grade Kia dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 20 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $698 — below the NC average of $751
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 20
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#2 — Medlin Hyundai
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Rocky Mount, NC
Medlin Hyundai is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $705 — below the NC average of $751
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#3 — Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Raleigh, NC
Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $770 — above the NC average of $751
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 6.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#4 — Leith Toyota
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Raleigh, NC
Leith Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $698 — below the NC average of $751
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#5 — Medlin Buick Gmc
Buick · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Wilson, NC
Medlin Buick Gmc is an A-grade Buick dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $749 — below the NC average of $751
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#6 — Leith Lincoln
Lincoln · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Raleigh, NC
Leith Lincoln is an A-grade Lincoln dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $698 — below the NC average of $751
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#7 — Lee Ford Of Wilson
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Wilson, NC
Lee Ford Of Wilson is an A-grade Ford dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $698 — below the NC average of $751
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#8 — Mercedes-Benz Of Raleigh
Mercedes-Benz · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Raleigh, NC
Mercedes-Benz Of Raleigh is an A-grade Mercedes-Benz dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $698 — below the NC average of $751
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#9 — Hubert Vester Chevrolet
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Wilson, NC
Hubert Vester Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $799 — above the NC average of $751
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#10 — John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sanford
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Sanford, NC
John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sanford is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $799 — above the NC average of $751
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#11 — Leith Acura
Acura · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Raleigh, NC
Leith Acura is an A-grade Acura dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $698 — below the NC average of $751
- Add-ons: 20% of quotes, avg $199
- Listing accuracy: 2.1% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#12 — Audi Cary
Audi · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Cary, NC
Audi Cary is an A-grade Audi dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $698 — below the NC average of $751
- Add-ons: 22% of quotes, avg $221
- Listing accuracy: 2.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#13 — Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Raleigh, NC
Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $795 — above the NC average of $751
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#14 — Audi Raleigh
Audi · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Raleigh, NC
Audi Raleigh is an A-grade Audi dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $698 — below the NC average of $751
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $249
- Listing accuracy: 1.8% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#15 — Crossroads Ford Wake Forest
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Wake Forest, NC
Crossroads Ford Wake Forest is an A-grade Ford dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 95/100 across 41 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $816 — above the NC average of $751
- Add-ons: 22% of quotes, avg $217
- Listing accuracy: 5.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 41
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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).
Raleigh-Durham Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Raleigh-Durham? These rankings drill into each:
- Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Chrysler Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Ford Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Honda Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Hyundai Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Jeep Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Kia Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Toyota Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
Raleigh-Durham Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auto Park Kia | Knightdale | A | 100 | $698 | $0 | 20 |
| 2 | Medlin Hyundai | Rocky Mount | A | 100 | $705 | $0 | 8 |
| 3 | Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh | Raleigh | A | 100 | $770 | $0 | 8 |
| 4 | Leith Toyota | Raleigh | A | 100 | $698 | $0 | 6 |
| 5 | Medlin Buick Gmc | Wilson | A | 100 | $749 | $0 | 6 |
| 6 | Leith Lincoln | Raleigh | A | 100 | $698 | $0 | 5 |
| 7 | Lee Ford Of Wilson | Wilson | A | 100 | $698 | $0 | 4 |
| 8 | Mercedes-Benz Of Raleigh | Raleigh | A | 100 | $698 | $0 | 4 |
| 9 | Hubert Vester Chevrolet | Wilson | A | 99 | $799 | $0 | 5 |
| 10 | John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sanford | Sanford | A | 97 | $799 | $0 | 9 |
| 11 | Leith Acura | Raleigh | A | 96 | $698 | $199 | 10 |
| 12 | Audi Cary | Cary | A | 96 | $698 | $221 | 9 |
| 13 | Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh | Raleigh | A | 96 | $795 | $0 | 9 |
| 14 | Audi Raleigh | Raleigh | A | 96 | $698 | $249 | 4 |
| 15 | Crossroads Ford Wake Forest | Wake Forest | A | 95 | $816 | $217 | 41 |
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. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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