Best Car Dealers in North Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 494 of 2348 North Carolina car dealers from 2,457 verified out-the-door quotes. North Carolina's average doc fee is $774.
270 of 494 rated North Carolina dealers earn an A · 68 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 16, 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 494 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 2348 dealers →Dieffenbach Gm Superstore
Rockingham, NC
$75 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesFields Mazda Of Asheville
Asheville, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesJim Cook Chevrolet GMC
Marion, NC
$275 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesRaceway Chevrolet
Monroe, NCMonroe, NC
Boyd Chevrolet
Hendersonville, NCHendersonville, NC
BMW Of Asheville
Arden, NCArden, NC
Toyota Of Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NCRoanoke Rapids, NC
Medlin Hyundai
Rocky Mount, NCRocky Mount, NC
Medlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NC
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Modern Chevrolet
Winston-Salem, NC
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Durham, NC
Modern Infiniti
Greensboro, NC
Modern Motors - Thomasville Inc
Thomasville, NC
Modern Subaru Of Boone
Boone, NC
Modern Toyota
Winston-Salem, NC
Monicas Motors
Jacksonville, NC
Monroe Auto Sales Inc
Wilmington, NC
Monroe Motor Company
Monroe, NC
Montgomery Ford Lincoln
Troy, NC
Moo96 Auto Sales
Rocky Mount, NC
Moore's Motors
Burlington, NC
Moose Motors
Morganton, NC
Morehead Motor Company
Morehead City, NC
Morgan Motors
Durham, NC
Morganton Honda
Morganton, NC
Morrison Motor Company
Concord, NC
Motion Auto Llc
Kannapolis, NC
Motor 1 Llc
Raleigh, NC
Motors America
Mooresville, 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 423 rated North Carolina dealers is $774, based on 2,457 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?
Dieffenbach Gm Superstore, Fields Mazda Of Asheville, Jim Cook Chevrolet GMC lead the North Carolina transparency rankings. 270 of 494 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.