North Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in North Carolina? We analyzed 2,692 verified OTD quotes from 555 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of July 2026, the average doc fee at 463 rated North Carolina dealers is $752, $352 above the national average, based on 2,692 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Tar Heel State
North Carolina's dealer grade: B
80/100 average transparency score
5th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- North Carolina has the 5th-highest average doc fee of the 50 states we track, at $752.
- 307 of 555 rated North Carolina dealers earned an A for transparency; 86 earned a D or F.
- Raceway Chevrolet in Monroe is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 4 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in North Carolina range from $61 to $1,495 — Cadillac Of Fayetteville charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in North Carolina is protection plan, appearing on 34% of itemized quotes at an average of $1,176.
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).
Raceway Chevrolet
Monroe, NC
$262 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesBoyd Chevrolet
Hendersonville, NC
$53 below the North Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesMedlin Buick GMC
Wilson, NC
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesClark Chevrolet Cadillac
Pinehurst, NCPinehurst, NC
Mount Airy Toyota
Mount Airy, NCMount Airy, NC
Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh
Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NC
Toyota Of Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids, NCRoanoke Rapids, NC
Dieffenbach Gm Superstore
Rockingham, NCRockingham, NC
Lee Ford Of Wilson
Wilson, NCWilson, NC
Carsnc Inc
Wake Forest, NCWake Forest, 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 $752.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cadillac Of Fayetteville | $1,038 | 3 |
| 2 | Mount Airy Nissan | $999 | 4 |
| 3 | Nissan Of Boone | $999 | 3 |
| 4 | Discovery Nissan | $999 | 11 |
| 5 | Nissan Of Hendersonville | $999 | 5 |
| 6 | Classic Toyota Of Wilkesboro | $999 | 14 |
| 7 | Randy Marion Kia | $999 | 6 |
| 8 | Randy Marion Ford Lincoln | $999 | 5 |
| 9 | Greenville Nissan | $999 | 4 |
| 10 | Independence Mazda | $999 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Kia | F 50.1/100 | $869 | 3 |
| Infiniti Of Charlotte | F 57.1/100 | $999 | 6 |
| Keffer Hyundai | D 61/100 | $900 | 24 |
| Dream Work Automotive | D 61.2/100 | $999 | 12 |
| Flow Acura Of Wilmington | D 61.3/100 | $799 | 4 |
| Cadillac Of South Charlotte | D 61.8/100 | $899 | 5 |
| Capital Subaru Of Greensboro | D 62/100 | $799 | 8 |
| Carmazone | D 62.1/100 | $898 | 3 |
| Auction Direct Usa | D 66.5/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Parks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Gastonia | D 68.6/100 | $998 | 6 |
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
58 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Chevrolet
55 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
GMC
34 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Toyota
32 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Chrysler
31 dealers · Avg score: 76/100
Jeep
31 dealers · Avg score: 73/100
Nissan
31 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Dodge
29 dealers · Avg score: 73/100
Ram
29 dealers · Avg score: 73/100
Hyundai
28 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Honda
25 dealers · Avg score: 74/100
Kia
24 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Buick
21 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Mazda
17 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Subaru
17 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
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North Carolina Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in North Carolina?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee in North Carolina is $752, based on 2,692 verified out-the-door quotes from 463 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $352 above the $400 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 $61 to $1,495.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in North Carolina?
Raceway Chevrolet in Monroe is the highest-rated dealer in North Carolina with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 4 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. 307 of 555 rated North Carolina dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.