Best Car Dealers Near Wilmington, NC
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 23 of 62 car dealers near Wilmington, NC from 42 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $762.
Data updated Oct 8, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 23 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Wilmington
Crossroads Infiniti of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
$47 above the NC average
$856 avg add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesCapital Nissan of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
$47 above the NC average
$594 avg add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesCoastal Kia
Wilmington, NC
$117 above the NC average
$4,385 avg add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesCoastal Auto Group LLC
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Velocity Auto
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Wholesale Direct
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Parkway Subaru of Wilmington
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Bob King Automall
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
BMW of Wilmington
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
Bluewater Motorsports
Wilmington, NCWilmington, NC
All Car Dealers Near Wilmington
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: 74% of dealers near Wilmington 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.
Car Dealers Near Wilmington FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Wilmington, NC?
Coastal Auto Group LLC (Wilmington, NC) is the highest-graded dealer near Wilmington on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.
What doc fee do dealers near Wilmington charge?
As of October 2026, rated dealers near Wilmington, NC charge an average documentation fee of $762, compared to a NC state average of $752 — based on 42 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Wilmington?
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 Wilmington are verified.