Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 571 of 2355 North Carolina car dealers from 2,713 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $747.
313 of 571 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 90 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 29, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Tar Heel State
North Carolina's dealer grade: B
80/100 average transparency score
5th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 571 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2355 dealers →Clark Chevrolet Cadillac
Pinehurst, NC
$747 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBoyd Chevrolet
Hendersonville, NC
$48 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMedlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesLee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Dieffenbach Gm Superstore
Rockingham, NCRockingham, NC
Mount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NCMount Airy, NC
Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NC
Toyota Of Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NCRoanoke Rapids, NC
Raceway Chevrolet
Monroe, NCMonroe, NC
Carsnc Inc
Wake Forest, NCWake Forest, NC
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Modern Nissan Of Concord
Concord, NC · 3 verified quotes
Flow Hyundai Of Statesville
Statesville, NC · 8 verified quotes
Flow Mazda Of Greensboro
Greensboro, NC · 6 verified quotes
Flow Nissan Of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC · 3 verified quotes
Deacon Jones CDJR Of Clinton
Clinton, NC · 4 verified quotes
Kia Of Kinston
Kinston, NC · 3 verified quotes
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New Bern, NC · 4 verified quotes
Volkswagen Of South Charlotte
Charlotte, NC · 3 verified quotes
Ken Wilson Ford Inc
Canton, NC · 7 verified quotes
Crenshaw Hyundai
Burlington, NC · 6 verified quotes
Westcott Automotive
Burlington, NC · 6 verified quotes
Subaru South Charlotte
Pineville, NC · 5 verified quotes
Massey Motor Co Inc
Kinston, NC · 5 verified quotes
University Volvo
Charlotte, NC · 9 verified quotes
Salinas Honda
Gastonia, NC · 12 verified quotes
Bob King Kia
Winston-Salem, NC · 14 verified quotes
Vann York Toyota
High Point, NC · 14 verified quotes
Kernersville Chrysler Dodge
Kernersville, NC · 10 verified quotes
Vann York Honda
High Point, NC · 15 verified quotes
Jim Cook Chevrolet GMC
Marion, NC · 6 verified quotes
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 475 rated North Carolina dealers is $747, based on 2,713 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?
Clark Chevrolet Cadillac, Boyd Chevrolet, Medlin Buick GMC lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 313 of 571 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 $747. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 57% 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.