Transparency Verdict
Dick Smith earns an A.
Promising early read.
The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.
Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Columbia, SC
Collected Feb 12, 2026 – Mar 12, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026
Location
Columbia, SC
The full story
Why Dick Smith earned this grade
Between February 2026 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.
✓ What they do well
3 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $499, their doc fee sits at or just under the SC average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Add-ons are the exception, not the rule
Only 25% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $1,593 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.
The price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
4 verified OTD quotes from Dick Smith
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions
3 vehicle transactions — 4 individual quotes
2026 Ford Super Duty F-350 SRW
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Dick Smith
- Minor add-ons (~$398) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
- Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dick Smith's doc fee?
Dick Smith charges a typical documentation fee of $499. The SC average is $514. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Dick Smith add mandatory add-ons?
Dick Smith adds an average of $398 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Dick Smith a good dealer?
Dick Smith has a transparency score of 93/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
How we know this
Every number on this page came from a real deal.
Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.
For Dick Smith in Columbia, SC, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.
Fee Transparency
30%Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.
Data Quality
10%More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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