Best Car Dealers Near Durham, NC
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 23 of 64 car dealers near Durham, NC from 171 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $775.
Data updated Oct 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 23 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Durham
Sport Durst Mazda
Durham, NC
$147 above the NC average
$144 avg add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesJohnson Lexus of Durham at Southpoint
Durham, NC
$147 above the NC average
$110 avg add-ons · 43 verified quotes
See the quotesSouthpoint Honda
Durham, NC
$147 above the NC average
$288 avg add-ons · 23 verified quotes
See the quotesMark Jacobson Toyota
Durham, NCDurham, NC
Flow Volkswagen of Durham
Durham, NCDurham, NC
University Kia of Durham
Durham, NCDurham, NC
Sport Durst
Durham, NCDurham, NC
Sport Durst Hyundai
Durham, NCDurham, NC
University Ford
Durham, NCDurham, NC
Capital
Durham, NCDurham, NC
Tips for Buying a Car in NC
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in NC is $752. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 43% of dealers near Durham 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.
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Car Dealers Near Durham FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Durham, NC?
Craige Motor Co. (Durham, NC) is the highest-graded dealer near Durham on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes.
What doc fee do dealers near Durham charge?
As of October 2026, rated dealers near Durham, NC charge an average documentation fee of $775, compared to a NC state average of $752 — based on 171 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Durham?
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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Durham are verified.