Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 498 of 2357 North Carolina car dealers from 2,463 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $774.
271 of 498 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 69 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 17, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Tar Heel State
North Carolina's dealer grade: B
81/100 average transparency score
4th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 498 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2357 dealers →Medlin Hyundai
Rocky Mount, NC
$25 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesBMW Of Asheville
Arden, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NC
$74 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesSouthern States Mazda Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NC
Clark Chevrolet Cadillac
Pinehurst, NCPinehurst, NC
Medlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Boyd Chevrolet
Hendersonville, NCHendersonville, NC
Jim Cook Chevrolet GMC
Marion, NCMarion, NC
Lee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Raceway Chevrolet
Monroe, NCMonroe, NC
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More Dealers in North Carolina
Southern Pride Auto Sales
Asheboro, NC
Southern States Automotive
Raleigh, NC
Southern States Mazda
Raleigh, NC
Southern Used Cars
Dobson, NC
Southpoint Auto Sales Llc
Greensboro, NC
Southtown Auto Sales
Whiteville, NC
Sparks Auto Sales
Greensboro, NC
Sparks Auto Sales Etc
Alexis, NC
Speed Auto Inc
Charlotte, NC
Speed Auto Mall
Greensboro, NC
Spiffy Auto World
Mooresville, NC
Sport Auto
Summerfield, NC
Sport Durst Automotive Group
Durham, NC
Sport Durst Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Durham, NC
Sport Durst Volkswagen Of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, NC
Spriggs Auto Sales
Goldsboro, NC
Stallion Motors
Angier, NC
Stanly Motors Inc
Albemarle, NC
Stark Motors LLC
Raleigh, NC
Starmount Motors
Charlotte, NC
Dealers by City in North Carolina
North Carolina doc fee law
North Carolina has no statutory doc fee cap, and fees between $500 and $900 are routine. The fee must be disclosed, and it is fair game to offset it against the vehicle price.
North Carolina Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in North Carolina?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 425 rated North Carolina dealers is $774, based on 2,463 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. North Carolina sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in North Carolina?
Medlin Hyundai, BMW Of Asheville, Mount Airy Toyota lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 271 of 498 rated North Carolina dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are North Carolina dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new North Carolina quotes are verified.
How North Carolina compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in North Carolina
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in North Carolina is $774. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 53% of dealers in North Carolina charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.