Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 472 of 2349 North Carolina car dealers from 2,361 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $727.
259 of 472 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 61 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 9, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Tar Heel State
North Carolina's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
2nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 472 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2349 dealers →Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesSouthern States Hyundai Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesClark Chevrolet Cadillac
Pinehurst, NC
$727 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesDieffenbach Gm Superstore
Rockingham, NCRockingham, NC
Medlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Lee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Mount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NCMount Airy, NC
Medlin Hyundai
Rocky Mount, NCRocky Mount, NC
Fields Mazda Of Asheville
Asheville, NCAsheville, NC
BMW Of Asheville
Arden, NCArden, NC
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More Dealers in North Carolina
Coastal Auto Market
Swansboro, NC
Coastal Car Connection, Inc.
Washington, NC
Coastal Dream Cars
Chinquapin, NC
Coats Auto Sales
Raleigh, NC
Colbert's Auto Outlet
Hickory, NC
Coleman Freeman Auto Sales
Hendersonville, NC
Colfax Automotive, Llc
Colfax, NC
Colt Motors
Hickory, NC
Community Auto Sales
Gastonia, NC
Compadres Autosale Llc
Durham, NC
Compass Auto Sales
Wilmington, NC
Complete Auto Center Inc
Raleigh, NC
Complete Auto Credit
Elizabeth City, NC
Concord Auto Mall
Concord, NC
Concord Auto Sales
Concord, NC
Conley Motor Company
Franklin, NC
Consumer Auction Resource
Carthage, NC
Cooper Ford
Carthage, NC
Coptic Auto
Wilson, NC
Cortes Auto, Llc.
Hickory, 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 472 rated North Carolina dealers is $727, based on 2,361 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?
Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh, Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh, Clark Chevrolet Cadillac lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 259 of 472 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 $727. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 52% 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.