North Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in North Carolina? We analyzed 3,025 verified OTD quotes from 802 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of October 2026, the average doc fee at 671 rated North Carolina dealers is $751, $347 above the national average, based on 3,025 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Tar Heel State
North Carolina's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
7th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- North Carolina has the 7th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $751.
- 474 of 802 rated North Carolina dealers earned an A for transparency; 154 earned a D or F.
- Auto Park Kia in Knightdale is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 20 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in North Carolina range from $30 to $2,835 — Cadillac of Fayetteville charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in North Carolina is protection plan, appearing on 27% of itemized quotes at an average of $1,126.
North Carolina Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in North Carolina
The most transparent dealers in North Carolina, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Auto Park Kia
Knightdale, NC
$53 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 20 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota of Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NC
$52 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSouthern States Mazda of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesSalinas Honda Gastonia
Gastonia, NCGastonia, NC
Carsnc Inc
Wake Forest, NCWake Forest, NC
Mount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NCMount Airy, NC
Cosmo Motors
Hickory, NCHickory, NC
Mercedes-Benz of Raleigh
Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NC
Medlin Mazda
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Medlin Hyundai
Rocky Mount, NCRocky Mount, NC
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Highest Doc Fees in North Carolina
These North Carolina dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $751.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cadillac of Fayetteville | $1,038 | 3 |
| 2 | Shelby Honda | $999 | 3 |
| 3 | Nissan of Boone | $999 | 3 |
| 4 | Discovery Nissan | $999 | 9 |
| 5 | Mount Airy Nissan | $999 | 3 |
| 6 | Hyundai of Union County | $999 | 17 |
| 7 | Keffer Mazda | $999 | 6 |
| 8 | Sanford Honda | $999 | 7 |
| 9 | Greenville Nissan | $999 | 3 |
| 10 | Randy Marion Kia | $999 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | F 39/100 | — | 5 |
| Flow Auto of Fayetteville | F 41/100 | — | 9 |
| Mooresville Ford | F 48/100 | $899 | 5 |
| Coastal Kia | F 50/100 | $869 | 3 |
| Deacon Jones Gm of Smithfield | F 51/100 | — | 4 |
| Trent Cadillac | F 56/100 | — | 4 |
| Infiniti of Charlotte | F 57/100 | $999 | 6 |
| Clark Chevrolet Cadillac | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Carmazone | D 62/100 | $898 | 3 |
| Metro Honda | D 66/100 | $799 | 7 |
Most Common Add-ons in North Carolina
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in North Carolina, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in North Carolina
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in North Carolina?
Ford
79 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Chevrolet
68 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
GMC
42 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Ram
41 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Chrysler
39 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Jeep
39 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Dodge
38 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Nissan
35 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Toyota
35 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Kia
32 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Hyundai
32 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Honda
26 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Buick
25 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
Mazda
21 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Subaru
15 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
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How North Carolina compares to its neighbors
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North Carolina Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in North Carolina?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee in North Carolina is $751, based on 3,025 verified out-the-door quotes from 671 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $347 above the $404 national average.
Which North Carolina dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Cadillac of Fayetteville charges the highest verified doc fee in North Carolina at $1,038. Doc fees across the state range from $30 to $2,835.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in North Carolina?
Auto Park Kia in Knightdale is the highest-rated dealer in North Carolina with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 20 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in North Carolina?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a North Carolina dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 474 of 802 rated North Carolina dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.