Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 490 of 2344 North Carolina car dealers from 2,445 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $768.
267 of 490 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 65 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 15, 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 490 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2344 dealers →Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesSouthern States Mazda Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesMount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NC
$68 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NCRoanoke Rapids, NC
Jim Cook Chevrolet GMC
Marion, NCMarion, NC
Medlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Medlin Hyundai
Rocky Mount, NCRocky Mount, NC
Raceway Chevrolet
Monroe, NCMonroe, NC
Dieffenbach Gm Superstore
Rockingham, NCRockingham, NC
Clark Chevrolet Cadillac
Pinehurst, NCPinehurst, NC
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More Dealers in North Carolina
Heritage Motors
Banner Elk, NC
Hertz Car Sales Charlotte, Nc
Charlotte, NC
Hertz Car Sales Raleigh, Nc
Raleigh, NC
Hertz Car Sales Winston-salem, Nc
Winston-Salem, NC
Hesscars.com
Charlotte, NC
Hibriten Auto Mart
Lenoir, NC
Hickory Auto Direct
Hickory, NC
Hickory Wholesale Cars Inc
Newton, NC
Hicks Motor Sales, Llc
Oxford, NC
Hiester Automotive Group
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Hiester Chevrolet Fuquay-varina
Fuquay-Varina, NC
High Country Truck And Van
Fairview, NC
High-thom Motors
Thomasville, NC
Hilbish Ford
Kannapolis, NC
Hillsborough CDJR
Hillsborough, NC
Hillsborough Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Hillsborough, NC
Hillside Motors Inc.
Hickory, NC
Hix Motor Co
Jacksonville, NC
Hobbs Auto Sales
Clinton, NC
Hollingsworth Auto Sales
Raleigh, 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 421 rated North Carolina dealers is $768, based on 2,445 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 Hyundai Of Raleigh, Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh, Mount Airy Toyota lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 267 of 490 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 $768. 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.