North Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in North Carolina? We analyzed 2,229 verified OTD quotes from 442 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
North Carolina's average doc fee is $798 — $398 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 | Southern States Mazda of Raleigh | A 100/100 | 12 |
| #2 | Hunter Subaru | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | BMW of Asheville | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #4 | Boyd Automotive | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Clark Chevrolet Cadillac | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Doug Henry Chevrolet Tarboro | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #7 | University Volvo | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #8 | Southern Pines Nissan Kia | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #9 | John Hester | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Crossroads Ford of Dunn-benson | A 100/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in North Carolina
These North Carolina dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $798.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auto Giants Nissan | $1,499 | 11 |
| 2 | Cadillac of Fayetteville | $1,038 | 3 |
| 3 | Nissan of Hendersonville | $999 | 4 |
| 4 | Nissan of Boone | $999 | 3 |
| 5 | Hyundai of Union County | $999 | 14 |
| 6 | Discovery Nissan | $999 | 6 |
| 7 | Classic Ford Shelby | $999 | 10 |
| 8 | Classic Toyota of North Wilkesboro | $999 | 12 |
| 9 | Greenville Nissan | $999 | 4 |
| 10 | Independence Mazda | $999 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Work Automotive | F 56.5/100 | $999 | 12 |
| Flow Acura of Wilmington | F 58.3/100 | $799 | 4 |
| Cadillac of South Charlotte | F 59.7/100 | $899 | 5 |
| Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (parks Automotive Group) | D 61.2/100 | $998 | 5 |
| Auto Giants Nissan | D 61.4/100 | $1,499 | 11 |
| Carmazone | D 65.9/100 | $898 | 3 |
| Parks Chevrolet Charlotte | D 67.8/100 | $998 | 11 |
| Thompson Automotive Group | D 68/100 | $899 | 7 |
| Capital Subaru | D 68.5/100 | $799 | 9 |
| Cox Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | D 69/100 | $0 | 4 |
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