North Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in North Carolina? We analyzed 2,213 verified OTD quotes from 412 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
North Carolina's average doc fee is $781 — $381 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 | Bob King Mazda | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #2 | Boyd Chevrolet | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #3 | Clark Chevrolet Cadillac | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Medlin Buick GMC | A 100/100 | 9 |
| #5 | Lee Ford Of Wilson | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Mount Airy Toyota | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #7 | Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh | A 100/100 | 12 |
| #8 | University Volvo | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #9 | Medlin Hyundai | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Toyota Of Roanoke Rapids | A 100/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in North Carolina
These North Carolina dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $781.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson Volvo Cars Charlotte | $1,495 | 6 |
| 2 | Cadillac Of Fayetteville | $1,038 | 3 |
| 3 | Nissan Of Boone | $999 | 3 |
| 4 | Nissan Of Hendersonville | $999 | 5 |
| 5 | Hyundai Of Union County | $999 | 13 |
| 6 | Discovery Nissan | $999 | 11 |
| 7 | East Charlotte Nissan | $999 | 4 |
| 8 | Classic Ford Shelby | $999 | 10 |
| 9 | Classic Toyota Of Wilkesboro | $999 | 13 |
| 10 | Randy Marion Kia | $999 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Kia | F 45.6/100 | $869 | 3 |
| Dream Work Automotive | F 56/100 | $999 | 12 |
| Flow Acura Of Wilmington | F 57.8/100 | $799 | 4 |
| Cadillac Of South Charlotte | F 59.2/100 | $899 | 5 |
| Carmazone | D 65.4/100 | $898 | 3 |
| Capital Subaru Of Greensboro | D 68.4/100 | $799 | 8 |
| Randy Marion Chevrolet GMC West Jefferson | D 68.6/100 | $999 | 6 |
| Charles Boyd Of Henderson Nc | D 69/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Cox Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | D 69/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Parks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Gastonia | D 69.5/100 | $998 | 6 |
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