North Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in North Carolina? We analyzed 2,172 verified OTD quotes from 401 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
North Carolina's average doc fee is $781 — $381 above the national average.
North Carolina Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in North Carolina
The most transparent dealers in North Carolina based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Southern States Mazda Of Raleigh | A 100/100 | 12 |
| #2 | Dieffenbach Gm Superstore | A 100/100 | 9 |
| #3 | University Volvo | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Toyota Of Roanoke Rapids | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #6 | BMW Of Asheville | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #7 | Bob King Mazda | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #8 | Boyd Chevrolet | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #9 | Raceway Chevrolet | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #10 | Mount Airy Toyota | A 100/100 | 7 |
Highest Doc Fees in North Carolina
These North Carolina dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $781.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson Volvo Cars Charlotte | $1,495 | 6 |
| 2 | Cadillac Of Fayetteville | $1,038 | 3 |
| 3 | Nissan Of Hendersonville | $999 | 5 |
| 4 | Nissan Of Boone | $999 | 3 |
| 5 | Hyundai Of Union County | $999 | 13 |
| 6 | Discovery Nissan | $999 | 10 |
| 7 | Classic Toyota Of Wilkesboro | $999 | 13 |
| 8 | Randy Marion Kia | $999 | 6 |
| 9 | Greenville Nissan | $999 | 4 |
| 10 | Randy Marion Ford Lincoln | $999 | 5 |
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 45.5/100 | $869 | 3 |
| Dream Work Automotive | F 56/100 | $999 | 12 |
| Flow Acura Of Wilmington | F 57.8/100 | $799 | 4 |
| Cadillac Of South Charlotte | F 59.2/100 | $899 | 5 |
| Carmazone | D 65.4/100 | $898 | 3 |
| Capital Subaru Of Greensboro | D 68.4/100 | $799 | 8 |
| Randy Marion Chevrolet GMC West Jefferson | D 68.6/100 | $999 | 6 |
| Cox Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | D 69/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Charles Boyd Of Henderson Nc | D 69/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Parks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Gastonia | D 69.5/100 | $998 | 6 |
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