North Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in North Carolina? We analyzed 1,683 verified OTD quotes from 374 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
North Carolina's benchmark doc fee is $699 — $335 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 | Clark Chevrolet Cadillac | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | University Volvo | A 99.8/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh | A 98.4/100 | 12 |
| #5 | Carsnc Inc | A 98.3/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Hudson Autoworks | A 98.1/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Thompson Motor Company | A 97.7/100 | 3 |
| #8 | BMW Of Asheville | A 97.5/100 | 4 |
| #9 | Doug Henry Chevrolet Tarboro | A 97.1/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Keffer Volkswagen | A 97.1/100 | 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 | 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 | Classic Toyota Of North Wilkesboro | $999 | 11 |
| 7 | Independence Mazda | $999 | 4 |
| 8 | Discovery Nissan | $999 | 6 |
| 9 | Greenville Nissan | $999 | 4 |
| 10 | Parks Chevrolet Kernersville | $998 | 4 |
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 47.7/100 | $998 | 5 |
| Flow Acura Of Wilmington | F 49.4/100 | $799 | 4 |
| Parks Chevrolet Charlotte | F 50/100 | $998 | 8 |
| 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 |
| Carmazone | F 57/100 | $898 | 3 |
| Westgate | D 60.3/100 | $799 | 18 |
| Parks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Gastonia | D 61/100 | $998 | 4 |
| Nextgear Motors | D 64.3/100 | $699 | 7 |
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