North Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in North Carolina? We analyzed 1,850 verified OTD quotes from 402 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
North Carolina's average doc fee is $803 — $403 above the national average.
North Carolina Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in North Carolina
The most transparent dealers in North Carolina based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Volvo | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #2 | Clark Chevrolet Cadillac | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Abernethy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #4 | Carsnc Inc | A 99.4/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Thompson Motor Company | A 99/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Hudson Autoworks | A 98.8/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh | A 98.6/100 | 12 |
| #8 | BMW Of Asheville | A 97.7/100 | 4 |
| #9 | Doug Henry Chevrolet Tarboro | A 97.3/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Keffer Volkswagen | A 97.3/100 | 5 |
Highest Doc Fees in North Carolina
These North Carolina dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $803.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auto Giants Nissan | $1,499 | 11 |
| 2 | Cadillac Of Fayetteville | $1,038 | 3 |
| 3 | Hyundai Of Union County | $999 | 14 |
| 4 | Nissan Of Boone | $999 | 3 |
| 5 | Nissan Of Hendersonville | $999 | 4 |
| 6 | Discovery Nissan | $999 | 6 |
| 7 | Classic Ford Shelby | $999 | 10 |
| 8 | Classic Toyota Of North Wilkesboro | $999 | 11 |
| 9 | Independence Mazda | $999 | 4 |
| 10 | Classic Ford Smithfield | $999 | 5 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in North Carolina
These North Carolina dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (parks Automotive Group) | F 49.2/100 | $998 | 5 |
| Flow Acura Of Wilmington | F 49.4/100 | $799 | 4 |
| Cadillac Of South Charlotte | F 50.7/100 | $899 | 5 |
| Auto Giants Nissan | F 52.4/100 | $1,499 | 11 |
| Thompson Automotive Group | F 52.7/100 | $824 | 6 |
| Parks Chevrolet Charlotte | F 56.3/100 | $998 | 11 |
| Keffer Kia | F 56.4/100 | $899 | 5 |
| Carmazone | F 57/100 | $898 | 3 |
| Westgate | D 60.3/100 | $799 | 18 |
| Parks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Gastonia | D 61/100 | $998 | 4 |
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