North Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in North Carolina? We analyzed 2,933 verified OTD quotes from 766 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of October 2026, the average doc fee at 639 rated North Carolina dealers is $753, $349 above the national average, based on 2,933 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Tar Heel State
North Carolina's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
6th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- North Carolina has the 6th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $753.
- 442 of 766 rated North Carolina dealers earned an A for transparency; 150 earned a D or F.
- Fox Automotive Group in Statesville is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 5 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in North Carolina range from $69 to $1,495 — Cadillac of Fayetteville charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in North Carolina is protection plan, appearing on 27% of itemized quotes at an average of $1,127.
North Carolina Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in North Carolina
The most transparent dealers in North Carolina, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Fox Automotive Group
Statesville, NC
$473 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota of Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NC
$54 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSouthern States Mazda of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NCMount Airy, NC
Carsnc Inc
Wake Forest, NCWake Forest, NC
Mercedes-Benz of Raleigh
Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NC
Medlin Mazda
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Medlin Hyundai
Rocky Mount, NCRocky Mount, NC
Medlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Lee Ford of Wilson
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
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Highest Doc Fees in North Carolina
These North Carolina dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $753.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cadillac of Fayetteville | $1,038 | 3 |
| 2 | Discovery Nissan | $999 | 9 |
| 3 | Shelby Honda | $999 | 3 |
| 4 | Mount Airy Nissan | $999 | 3 |
| 5 | Hyundai of Union County | $999 | 17 |
| 6 | Sanford Honda | $999 | 7 |
| 7 | Greenville Nissan | $999 | 3 |
| 8 | Randy Marion Kia | $999 | 8 |
| 9 | East Charlotte Nissan | $999 | 5 |
| 10 | Classic Toyota of Wilkesboro | $999 | 13 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in North Carolina
These North Carolina dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | F 39/100 | — | 4 |
| Flow Auto of Fayetteville | F 41/100 | — | 9 |
| Mooresville Ford | F 48/100 | $899 | 5 |
| Coastal Kia | F 50/100 | $869 | 3 |
| Deacon Jones Gm of Smithfield | F 51/100 | — | 4 |
| Trent Cadillac | F 56/100 | — | 4 |
| Infiniti of Charlotte | F 57/100 | $999 | 6 |
| Clark Chevrolet Cadillac | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| A & Z Auto Brokers | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Metro Honda | D 66/100 | $799 | 7 |
Most Common Add-ons in North Carolina
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in North Carolina, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in North Carolina
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in North Carolina?
Ford
75 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Chevrolet
67 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
GMC
44 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Ram
40 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Jeep
38 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Chrysler
38 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Dodge
37 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Toyota
35 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Nissan
34 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Hyundai
32 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Kia
29 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Buick
27 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Honda
26 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
Mazda
21 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Subaru
15 dealers · Avg score: 93/100
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How North Carolina compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
North Carolina Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in North Carolina?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee in North Carolina is $753, based on 2,933 verified out-the-door quotes from 639 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $349 above the $404 national average.
Which North Carolina dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Cadillac of Fayetteville charges the highest verified doc fee in North Carolina at $1,038. Doc fees across the state range from $69 to $1,495.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in North Carolina?
Fox Automotive Group in Statesville is the highest-rated dealer in North Carolina with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 5 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in North Carolina?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a North Carolina dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 442 of 766 rated North Carolina dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.