North Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in North Carolina? We analyzed 1,416 verified OTD quotes from 320 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
North Carolina's benchmark doc fee is $699 — $328 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 | Abernethy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #2 | University Volvo | A 99.9/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh | A 98.5/100 | 12 |
| #4 | Carsnc Inc | A 98.3/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Hudson Autoworks | A 98.1/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Thompson Motor Company | A 97.7/100 | 3 |
| #7 | BMW Of Asheville | A 97.6/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Doug Henry Chevrolet Tarboro | A 97.2/100 | 3 |
| #9 | Keffer Volkswagen | A 97.1/100 | 5 |
| #10 | Southern Pines Nissan Kia | A 96.9/100 | 5 |
Highest Doc Fees in North Carolina
These North Carolina dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state benchmark is $699.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cadillac Of Fayetteville | $1,038 | 3 |
| 2 | Hyundai Of Union County | $999 | 14 |
| 3 | Nissan Of Boone | $999 | 3 |
| 4 | Nissan Of Hendersonville | $999 | 4 |
| 5 | Independence Mazda | $999 | 4 |
| 6 | Discovery Nissan | $999 | 6 |
| 7 | Greenville Nissan | $999 | 3 |
| 8 | Parks Chevrolet Kernersville | $998 | 3 |
| 9 | Parks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Gastonia | $998 | 4 |
| 10 | Parks Chevrolet Charlotte | $998 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow Acura Of Wilmington | F 49.4/100 | $799 | 4 |
| Cadillac Of South Charlotte | F 50.7/100 | $899 | 5 |
| Parks Chevrolet Charlotte | F 51.7/100 | $998 | 6 |
| Carmazone | F 57/100 | $898 | 3 |
| Parks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Gastonia | D 61/100 | $998 | 4 |
| Greenville Nissan | D 64/100 | $999 | 3 |
| Keffer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | D 65.3/100 | $900 | 6 |
| Haley Toyota | D 65.4/100 | $799 | 7 |
| Capital Subaru | D 65.4/100 | $799 | 9 |
| Nextgear Motors | D 65.6/100 | $699 | 5 |
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