Best Car Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- The top 15 car dealerships in Raleigh-Durham across all brands, ranked by CarEdge on verified out-the-door quotes — not star ratings.
- Medlin Hyundai (Hyundai, Rocky Mount) is the most transparent dealership in the Raleigh-Durham metro by verified data.
- Brand-by-brand rankings are linked below if you already know what you're shopping.
- 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 car dealerships in the Raleigh-Durham metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 49 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.
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 15 Car Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — 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 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $749 — below the NC average of $774
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#2 — 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 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $749 — below the NC average of $774
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.9% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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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 13 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $753 — below the NC average of $774
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 8.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 13
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#4 — Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Raleigh, NC
Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $778 — above the NC average of $774
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 8.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#5 — 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 $774
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#6 — John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sanford
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · 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 — 99/100 across 11 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $799 — above the NC average of $774
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#7 — Lbj Chevrolet, Inc.
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Nashville, NC
Lbj Chevrolet, Inc. is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $849 — above the NC average of $774
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.1% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#8 — Crossroads Infiniti Of Raleigh
Infiniti · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Raleigh, NC
Crossroads Infiniti Of Raleigh is an A-grade Infiniti dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $799 — above the NC average of $774
- Add-ons: 14% of quotes, avg $100
- Listing accuracy: 1.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#9 — University Kia Of Durham
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Durham, NC
University Kia Of Durham is an A-grade Kia dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 12 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $824 — above the NC average of $774
- Add-ons: 8% of quotes, avg $133
- Listing accuracy: 6.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
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#10 — Johnson Subaru Of Cary
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Cary, NC
Johnson Subaru Of Cary is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $899 — above the NC average of $774
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#11 — Johnson Genesis Of Cary
Genesis · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Cary, NC
Johnson Genesis Of Cary is an A-grade Genesis dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 95/100 across 13 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $837 — above the NC average of $774
- Add-ons: 8% of quotes, avg $77
- Listing accuracy: 1.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 13
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#12 — Sanford Honda
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Sanford, NC
Sanford Honda is an A-grade Ford dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 95/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $949 — well above the NC average of $774
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#13 — Auto Park Kia
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Knightdale, NC
Auto Park Kia is an A-grade Kia dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 95/100 across 12 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $593 — well below the NC average of $774
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $199
- Listing accuracy: 5.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
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#14 — Sport Durst Mazda
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Durham, NC
Sport Durst Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 94/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $887 — above the NC average of $774
- Add-ons: 13% of quotes, avg $162
- Listing accuracy: 2.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#15 — Crossroads Ford Of Wake Forest
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Wake Forest, NC
Crossroads Ford Of Wake Forest is an A-grade Ford dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 94/100 across 40 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $804 — above the NC average of $774
- Add-ons: 30% of quotes, avg $296
- Listing accuracy: 7.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 40
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Raleigh-Durham Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Raleigh-Durham? These rankings drill into each:
- Best Buick Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Ford Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best GMC Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Hyundai Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Mazda Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
Raleigh-Durham Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medlin Hyundai | Rocky Mount | A | 100 | $749 | $0 | 7 |
| 2 | Medlin Buick Gmc | Wilson | A | 100 | $749 | $0 | 9 |
| 3 | Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh | Raleigh | A | 100 | $753 | $0 | 13 |
| 4 | Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh | Raleigh | A | 100 | $778 | $0 | 6 |
| 5 | Hubert Vester Chevrolet | Wilson | A | 99 | $799 | $0 | 5 |
| 6 | John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sanford | Sanford | A | 99 | $799 | $0 | 11 |
| 7 | Lbj Chevrolet, Inc. | Nashville | A | 98 | $849 | $0 | 4 |
| 8 | Crossroads Infiniti Of Raleigh | Raleigh | A | 97 | $799 | $100 | 7 |
| 9 | University Kia Of Durham | Durham | A | 97 | $824 | $133 | 12 |
| 10 | Johnson Subaru Of Cary | Cary | A | 96 | $899 | $0 | 6 |
| 11 | Johnson Genesis Of Cary | Cary | A | 95 | $837 | $77 | 13 |
| 12 | Sanford Honda | Sanford | A | 95 | $949 | $0 | 4 |
| 13 | Auto Park Kia | Knightdale | A | 95 | $593 | $199 | 12 |
| 14 | Sport Durst Mazda | Durham | A | 94 | $887 | $162 | 8 |
| 15 | Crossroads Ford Of Wake Forest | Wake Forest | A | 94 | $804 | $296 | 40 |
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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