Best Car Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham, Ranked by CarEdge Data
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Raleigh-Durham metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 63 dealerships across the Raleigh-Durham area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
Last updated November 11, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
What is the best car dealership in Raleigh-Durham?
The best car dealership in Raleigh-Durham by verified out-the-door price data is Auto Park Kia (Kia, Knightdale, NC): A grade, 100/100 across 20 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 20 quotes from the past year.
Close behind:
- BMW Of Raleigh (BMW, Raleigh), A grade, 100/100 across 11 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 11 quotes from the past year.
- Leith Toyota (Toyota, Raleigh), A grade, 100/100 across 10 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 10 quotes from the past year.
Best for:
- Lowest dealer fees: Auto Park Kia (Kia, Knightdale), $747, against the NC median of $866.
- No quoted add-ons: Auto Park Kia (Kia, Knightdale), none in its 20 quotes from the past year.
- Most quotes, past year: Auto Park Kia (Kia, Knightdale), 20 quotes from the past year behind its A.
Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.
Full ranking, dealer fees and quoted add-ons for every graded dealer are below.
Best Dealer by Brand in Raleigh-Durham
The top-graded dealer for each brand CarEdge ranks in Raleigh-Durham. Click a brand for the full ranking.
| Brand | Best Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Quotes, Past Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | John Hiester Chevrolet Of Lillington | Lillington | A | 100 | 5 |
| Chrysler | Deacon Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | Smithfield | A | 100 | 6 |
| Dodge | Deacon Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | Smithfield | A | 100 | 6 |
| Ford | Leith Ford | Wendell | A | 100 | 5 |
| Hyundai | Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh | Raleigh | A | 99 | 11 |
| Jeep | Deacon Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | Smithfield | A | 100 | 6 |
| Kia | Auto Park Kia | Knightdale | A | 100 | 20 |
| RAM | Deacon Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | Smithfield | A | 100 | 6 |
| Toyota | Leith Toyota | Raleigh | A | 100 | 10 |
| Volkswagen | Leith Volkswagen Of Raleigh | Raleigh | A | 99 | 13 |
Top 15 Car Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Auto Park Kia
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Knightdale, NC
Auto Park Kia is an A-grade Kia dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 20 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $747 — below the NC median of $866
- Quoted add-ons: None in 20 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 20
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#2 — BMW Of Raleigh
BMW · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Raleigh, NC
BMW Of Raleigh is an A-grade BMW dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 11 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $747 — below the NC median of $866
- Quoted add-ons: None in 11 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 11
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#3 — Leith Toyota
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Raleigh, NC
Leith Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 10 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $747 — below the NC median of $866
- Quoted add-ons: None in 10 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 10
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#4 — Leith Acura
Acura · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Raleigh, NC
Leith Acura is an A-grade Acura dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 8 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $747 — below the NC median of $866
- Quoted add-ons: None in 8 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 8
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#5 — Audi Cary
Audi · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Cary, NC
Audi Cary is an A-grade Audi dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $747 — below the NC median of $866
- Quoted add-ons: None in 6 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 6
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#6 — Deacon Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Smithfield, NC
Deacon Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $799 — below the NC median of $866
- Quoted add-ons: None in 6 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 6
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#7 — John Hiester Chevrolet Of Lillington
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Lillington, NC
John Hiester Chevrolet Of Lillington is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $799 — below the NC median of $866
- Quoted add-ons: None in 5 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 5
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#8 — Leith Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Wendell, NC
Leith Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $747 — below the NC median of $866
- Quoted add-ons: None in 5 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 5
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#9 — Leith Lincoln
Lincoln · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Raleigh, NC
Leith Lincoln is an A-grade Lincoln dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $747 — below the NC median of $866
- Quoted add-ons: None in 5 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 5
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#10 — Medlin Mazda
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Wilson, NC
Medlin Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $749 — below the NC median of $866
- Quoted add-ons: None in 5 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 5
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#11 — Leith Volkswagen Of Raleigh
Volkswagen · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Raleigh, NC
Leith Volkswagen Of Raleigh is an A-grade Volkswagen dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 13 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $747 — below the NC median of $866
- Quoted add-ons: On 2 of 13 quotes from the past year (15%)
- Quotes, past year: 13
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#12 — Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Raleigh, NC
Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 11 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $845 — below the NC median of $866
- Quoted add-ons: None in 11 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 11
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#13 — Sport Durst Mazda
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Durham, NC
Sport Durst Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 10 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $899 — above the NC median of $866
- Quoted add-ons: None in 10 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 10
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#14 — Crossroads Ford Of Apex
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Apex, NC
Crossroads Ford Of Apex is an A-grade Ford dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 8 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $799 — below the NC median of $866
- Quoted add-ons: None in 8 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 8
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#15 — Leith Volkswagen Of Cary
Volkswagen · Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Cary, NC
Leith Volkswagen Of Cary is an A-grade Volkswagen dealer in Raleigh-Durham on verified out-the-door data — 99/100 across 6 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $747 — below the NC median of $866
- Quoted add-ons: None in 6 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 6
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About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Are the dealer’s fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can’t say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don’t count against them.
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
- Data Quality (10%) — Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60). Read the methodology →
Raleigh-Durham Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Raleigh-Durham? These rankings drill into each:
- Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Chrysler Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Dodge Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Ford Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Hyundai Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Jeep Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Kia Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best RAM Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Toyota Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
- Best Volkswagen Dealerships in Raleigh-Durham
Raleigh-Durham Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Dealer Fees | Quoted Add-ons | Quotes, Past Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auto Park Kia | Knightdale | A | 100 | $747 | None | 20 |
| 2 | BMW Of Raleigh | Raleigh | A | 100 | $747 | None | 11 |
| 3 | Leith Toyota | Raleigh | A | 100 | $747 | None | 10 |
| 4 | Leith Acura | Raleigh | A | 100 | $747 | None | 8 |
| 5 | Audi Cary | Cary | A | 100 | $747 | None | 6 |
| 6 | Deacon Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM | Smithfield | A | 100 | $799 | None | 6 |
| 7 | John Hiester Chevrolet Of Lillington | Lillington | A | 100 | $799 | None | 5 |
| 8 | Leith Ford | Wendell | A | 100 | $747 | None | 5 |
| 9 | Leith Lincoln | Raleigh | A | 100 | $747 | None | 5 |
| 10 | Medlin Mazda | Wilson | A | 100 | $749 | None | 5 |
| 11 | Leith Volkswagen Of Raleigh | Raleigh | A | 99 | $747 | 15% | 13 |
| 12 | Southern States Hyundai Of Raleigh | Raleigh | A | 99 | $845 | None | 11 |
| 13 | Sport Durst Mazda | Durham | A | 99 | $899 | None | 10 |
| 14 | Crossroads Ford Of Apex | Apex | A | 99 | $799 | None | 8 |
| 15 | Leith Volkswagen Of Cary | Cary | A | 99 | $747 | None | 6 |
How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the advertised price. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the advertised number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, dealer fees, quoted add-ons and advertised price accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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