Best Used Car Dealers in Raleigh-Durham, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- 22 used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham graded, including one independent used lot in the top 20 and the used departments of new-car dealers, on verified out-the-door quotes for used cars.
- John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sanford is the highest-graded used car dealer in the Raleigh-Durham metro.
- Get an itemized out-the-door quote in writing before you visit. Used-car doc fees and add-ons vary more than new-car ones.
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking of used car dealers in the Raleigh-Durham metro. It covers independent used lots and the used departments of new-car dealers, graded on verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings.
22 dealers in Raleigh-Durham have enough verified used-car quotes to grade, one of the top 20 of them independent. Below are the top 20.
Last updated October 8, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
The Best Used Car Dealers in Raleigh-Durham
The best used car dealer in Raleigh-Durham by verified out-the-door price data is John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sanford (Chrysler dealer, used department, Sanford): A grade, 97/100, 5 verified used-car quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
Close behind:
- Leith Acura (Acura, Raleigh), A grade, 96/100, 8 verified used-car quotes, with a $698 doc fee on used cars, under the NC average of $752.
- Audi Cary (Audi, Cary), A grade, 96/100, 6 verified used-car quotes, with a $698 doc fee on used cars, under the NC average of $752.
Full ranking, used-car fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.
Top 20 Used Car Dealers in Raleigh-Durham
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Used-car figures come from each dealer’s verified used and CPO quotes.
#1 — John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sanford
Chrysler dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Sanford, NC
John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sanford is the highest-graded used car dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 5
- Doc fee on used cars: $799 — above the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 4.9% below the advertised listing
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#2 — Leith Acura
Acura dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Raleigh, NC
Leith Acura ranks #2 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with a $698 doc fee on used cars, under the NC average of $752.
- Verified used-car quotes: 8
- Doc fee on used cars: $698 — below the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: 38% of used-car quotes, avg $995
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
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#3 — Audi Cary
Audi dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Cary, NC
Audi Cary ranks #3 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with a $698 doc fee on used cars, under the NC average of $752.
- Verified used-car quotes: 6
- Doc fee on used cars: $698 — below the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: 67% of used-car quotes, avg $995
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
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#4 — Leith Lincoln
Lincoln dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Raleigh, NC
Leith Lincoln ranks #4 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with a $698 doc fee on used cars, under the NC average of $752.
- Verified used-car quotes: 5
- Doc fee on used cars: $698 — below the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: 60% of used-car quotes, avg $901
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
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#5 — Johnson Genesis Of Cary
Genesis dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Cary, NC
Johnson Genesis Of Cary ranks #5 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 14
- Doc fee on used cars: $899 — above the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 2.9% below the advertised listing
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#6 — Audi Raleigh
Audi dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Raleigh, NC
Audi Raleigh ranks #6 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with a $698 doc fee on used cars, under the NC average of $752.
- Verified used-car quotes: 4
- Doc fee on used cars: $698 — below the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: 50% of used-car quotes, avg $1,817
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
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#7 — Crossroads Ford Wake Forest
Ford dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Wake Forest, NC
Crossroads Ford Wake Forest ranks #7 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 7
- Doc fee on used cars: $799 — above the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 9.7% below the advertised listing
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#8 — Johnson Lexus Of Durham At Southpoint
Lexus dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Durham, NC
Johnson Lexus Of Durham At Southpoint ranks #8 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with used-car quotes 1.8% below the advertised price.
- Verified used-car quotes: 28
- Doc fee on used cars: $899 — above the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: 4% of used-car quotes, avg $499
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 1.8% below the advertised listing
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#9 — Southpoint Honda
Honda dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Durham, NC
Southpoint Honda ranks #9 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 5
- Doc fee on used cars: $899 — above the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
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#10 — Mark Jacobson Toyota
Toyota dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Durham, NC
Mark Jacobson Toyota ranks #10 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 5
- Doc fee on used cars: $818 — above the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 7.6% below the advertised listing
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#11 — John Hiester Chevrolet
Chevrolet dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Fuquay-Varina, NC
John Hiester Chevrolet ranks #11 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 6
- Doc fee on used cars: $799 — above the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 6.4% below the advertised listing
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#12 — University Kia Of Durham
Kia dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Durham, NC
University Kia Of Durham ranks #12 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with no dealer add-ons in any verified used-car quote.
- Verified used-car quotes: 6
- Doc fee on used cars: $849 — above the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: None in verified used-car quotes
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 5.7% below the advertised listing
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#13 — Leith Volkswagen Of Raleigh
Volkswagen dealer, used department · Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Raleigh, NC
Leith Volkswagen Of Raleigh ranks #13 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with a $698 doc fee on used cars, under the NC average of $752.
- Verified used-car quotes: 5
- Doc fee on used cars: $698 — below the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: 20% of used-car quotes, avg $995
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
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#14 — Hanna Imports
Independent used car dealer · Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Raleigh, NC
Hanna Imports ranks #14 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with 8 verified used-car quotes behind its numbers.
- Verified used-car quotes: 8
- Doc fee on used cars: $774 — above the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: 50% of used-car quotes, avg $695
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
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#15 — Johnson Lexus Of Raleigh
Lexus dealer, used department · Grade: B · Score: 87/100 · Raleigh, NC
Johnson Lexus Of Raleigh ranks #15 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with used-car quotes 2.5% below the advertised price.
- Verified used-car quotes: 15
- Doc fee on used cars: $839 — above the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: 7% of used-car quotes, avg $499
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 2.5% below the advertised listing
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#16 — Capital Chevrolet
Chevrolet dealer, used department · Grade: B · Score: 86/100 · Wake Forest, NC
Capital Chevrolet ranks #16 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with 7 verified used-car quotes behind its numbers.
- Verified used-car quotes: 7
- Doc fee on used cars: $842 — above the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: 43% of used-car quotes, avg $1,270
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 0.5% above the advertised listing
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#17 — Johnson Hyundai Of Apex
Hyundai dealer, used department · Grade: B · Score: 85/100 · Apex, NC
Johnson Hyundai Of Apex ranks #17 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with used-car quotes 7.1% below the advertised price.
- Verified used-car quotes: 4
- Doc fee on used cars: $899 — above the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: 50% of used-car quotes, avg $795
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 7.1% below the advertised listing
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#18 — Thompson Buick Gmc
Buick dealer, used department · Grade: B · Score: 85/100 · Raleigh, NC
Thompson Buick Gmc ranks #18 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with a $699 doc fee on used cars, under the NC average of $752.
- Verified used-car quotes: 5
- Doc fee on used cars: $699 — below the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: 60% of used-car quotes, avg $470
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 3.1% below the advertised listing
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#19 — Sir Walter Chevrolet
Chevrolet dealer, used department · Grade: B · Score: 84/100 · Raleigh, NC
Sir Walter Chevrolet ranks #19 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with used-car quotes 6.8% below the advertised price.
- Verified used-car quotes: 6
- Doc fee on used cars: $849 — above the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: 50% of used-car quotes, avg $1,265
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 6.8% below the advertised listing
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#20 — Fred Anderson Toyota Of Sanford
Toyota dealer, used department · Grade: B · Score: 81/100 · Sanford, NC
Fred Anderson Toyota Of Sanford ranks #20 among used car dealers in Raleigh-Durham on verified data, with used-car quotes 2.0% below the advertised price.
- Verified used-car quotes: 4
- Doc fee on used cars: $799 — above the NC average of $752
- Add-ons on used cars: 100% of used-car quotes, avg $1,045
- Used-car quotes vs listing price: 2.0% below the advertised listing
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How CarEdge Ranks Used Car Dealers
Every dealer here has at least four verified out-the-door quotes for used or certified pre-owned vehicles: real PDFs, emails and screenshots from actual shoppers, not star ratings. The ranking and grade are the dealer’s published CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index grade, which weights Fee Transparency (30%), Add-on Behavior (30%), Price Accuracy (30%) and Data Quality (10%) across all of its quotes. Every doc fee, add-on and price figure on this page comes from its used-car quotes only.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Raleigh-Durham Used Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | Type | City | Grade | Score | Used Doc Fee | Used Add-on Rate | Used Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Hiester Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Sanford | Chrysler | Sanford | A | 97 | $799 | 0% | 5 |
| 2 | Leith Acura | Acura | Raleigh | A | 96 | $698 | 38% | 8 |
| 3 | Audi Cary | Audi | Cary | A | 96 | $698 | 67% | 6 |
| 4 | Leith Lincoln | Lincoln | Raleigh | A | 96 | $698 | 60% | 5 |
| 5 | Johnson Genesis Of Cary | Genesis | Cary | A | 95 | $899 | 0% | 14 |
| 6 | Audi Raleigh | Audi | Raleigh | A | 95 | $698 | 50% | 4 |
| 7 | Crossroads Ford Wake Forest | Ford | Wake Forest | A | 94 | $799 | 0% | 7 |
| 8 | Johnson Lexus Of Durham At Southpoint | Lexus | Durham | A | 92 | $899 | 4% | 28 |
| 9 | Southpoint Honda | Honda | Durham | A | 92 | $899 | 0% | 5 |
| 10 | Mark Jacobson Toyota | Toyota | Durham | A | 91 | $818 | 0% | 5 |
| 11 | John Hiester Chevrolet | Chevrolet | Fuquay-Varina | A | 91 | $799 | 0% | 6 |
| 12 | University Kia Of Durham | Kia | Durham | A | 90 | $849 | 0% | 6 |
| 13 | Leith Volkswagen Of Raleigh | Volkswagen | Raleigh | A | 90 | $698 | 20% | 5 |
| 14 | Hanna Imports | independent | Raleigh | A | 90 | $774 | 50% | 8 |
| 15 | Johnson Lexus Of Raleigh | Lexus | Raleigh | B | 87 | $839 | 7% | 15 |
| 16 | Capital Chevrolet | Chevrolet | Wake Forest | B | 86 | $842 | 43% | 7 |
| 17 | Johnson Hyundai Of Apex | Hyundai | Apex | B | 85 | $899 | 50% | 4 |
| 18 | Thompson Buick Gmc | Buick | Raleigh | B | 85 | $699 | 60% | 5 |
| 19 | Sir Walter Chevrolet | Chevrolet | Raleigh | B | 84 | $849 | 50% | 6 |
| 20 | Fred Anderson Toyota Of Sanford | Toyota | Sanford | B | 81 | $799 | 100% | 4 |
Shopping new? CarEdge also ranks every brand’s dealers in Raleigh-Durham: see the best car dealerships in Raleigh-Durham.
How to Buy a Used Car Without Surprises
- Get an itemized out-the-door quote in writing before you visit. If a dealer won’t send one, keep shopping.
- Ask what fees apply to used cars. Reconditioning, prep and certification fees often show up only on used vehicles.
- Ask for all dealer add-ons removed. Window tint, nitrogen and protection packages are optional.
- Get the vehicle history report and an independent inspection. A fair price on a car with problems is not a good deal.
- Compare at least three dealers. Used-car doc fees in the same metro can differ by hundreds of dollars.
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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