North Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in North Carolina? We analyzed 999 verified OTD quotes from 222 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
North Carolina's benchmark doc fee is $699 — $361 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 | 4042 Motorsports, Llc | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #2 | Carsnc Inc | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Prime Cars Inc | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Abernethy Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Hudson Autoworks | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Thompson Motor Company | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Zed Motors | A 99.9/100 | 7 |
| #8 | University Volvo | A 99.9/100 | 3 |
| #9 | Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh | A 98.5/100 | 12 |
| #10 | BMW Of Asheville | A 97.6/100 | 4 |
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 | Nissan Of Boone | $999 | 3 |
| 2 | Independence Mazda | $999 | 4 |
| 3 | Hyundai Of Union County | $999 | 11 |
| 4 | Kernersville Chrysler Dodge | $900 | 6 |
| 5 | Keffer Hyundai | $900 | 11 |
| 6 | New Bern Auto Group | $899 | 10 |
| 7 | Paramount Volvo Vw | $899 | 8 |
| 8 | Autonation Usa Charlotte | $899 | 3 |
| 9 | Johnson Subaru Of Cary | $899 | 6 |
| 10 | Sport Durst Mazda | $899 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Subaru | F 49.9/100 | $799 | 9 |
| Flow Gm Auto Center Of Winston-salem | D 68.9/100 | $799 | 5 |
| Capital Ford | D 68.9/100 | $799 | 16 |
| Charles Boyd Of Henderson Nc | D 69/100 | — | 3 |
| Huntersville Ford | D 69.1/100 | $899 | 8 |
| Hendrick Buick GMC Cadillac - Cary | D 69.5/100 | $799 | 3 |
| Team Chevrolet Of Swansboro | D 69.9/100 | $899 | 6 |
| Liberty Buick-gmc Trucks | C 70.4/100 | $880 | 3 |
| Hendrick Buick GMC Cadillac Cary | C 71.2/100 | $799 | 6 |
| Fred Anderson Toyota | C 72.4/100 | $749 | 16 |
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