Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 463 of 2348 North Carolina car dealers from 2,316 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $778.
251 of 463 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 60 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Tar Heel State
North Carolina's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
5th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 463 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2348 dealers →Medlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NC
$29 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesMount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NC
$78 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesClark Chevrolet Cadillac
Pinehurst, NC
$778 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBMW Of Asheville
Arden, NCArden, NC
Toyota Of Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NCRoanoke Rapids, NC
Medlin Hyundai
Rocky Mount, NCRocky Mount, NC
Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NC
Lee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Fields Mazda Of Asheville
Asheville, NCAsheville, NC
Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NC
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Capa Auto Sales
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Shallotte, NC
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Capital Fleet
Garner, NC
Capital Ford Inc
Raleigh, NC
Capital Ford Of Hillsborough
Hillsborough, NC
Capital Ford Of Lillington
Lillington, NC
Capital Ford Of Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount, NC
Capital Ford Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
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Lexington, NC
Capital Hyundai Of Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
Capital Lincoln Of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Capital Mazda Lincoln Of Cary
Cary, NC
Capital Mazda Of Cary
Cary, NC
Capital Motors
Raleigh, NC
Capital Of Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
Capitol Auto
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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 463 rated North Carolina dealers is $778, based on 2,316 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 Buick GMC, Mount Airy Toyota, Clark Chevrolet Cadillac lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 251 of 463 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 $778. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 51% 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.