Best Car Dealers in South Carolina
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 287 of 1053 South Carolina car dealers from 1,305 verified out-the-door quotes. South Carolina's average doc fee is $511.
180 of 287 rated South Carolina dealers earn an A · 30 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 4, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Palmetto State
South Carolina's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
22nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 287 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1053 dealers →Walterboro Ford
Walterboro, SC
No mandatory add-ons · 24 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Easley
Easley, SC
$286 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 16 verified quotes
See the quotesBenson Ford
Easley, SC
$112 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesCentury BMW MINI
Greenville, SCGreenville, SC
Conway Ford
Conway, SCConway, SC
Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Mount Pleasant, SCMount Pleasant, SC
King Cadillac
Florence, SCFlorence, SC
Lake Murray Mitsubishi
Irmo, SCIrmo, SC
Master Chevrolet
Aiken, SCAiken, SC
Gaffney Buick GMC
Gaffney, SCGaffney, SC
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More Dealers in South Carolina
Vip Motors
West Columbia, SC · 4 verified quotes
Hendrick Ineos Grenadier
Charleston, SC · 3 verified quotes
Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet
Greenville, SC · 3 verified quotes
North Strand Nissan
Little River, SC · 3 verified quotes
Quality Kia Of Greenwood
Greenwood, SC · 3 verified quotes
Scenic Chevrolet
West Union, SC · 3 verified quotes
Toyota Of Greenville
Greenville, SC · 26 verified quotes
Fred Caldwell Chevrolet
Clover, SC · 7 verified quotes
Fred Anderson Chevrolet Buick GMC
Greer, SC · 3 verified quotes
Mckinney Dodge Chrysler Jeep Inc
Easley, SC · 3 verified quotes
Ralph Hayes Toyota
Anderson, SC · 14 verified quotes
East Coast Honda
Myrtle Beach, SC · 13 verified quotes
Land Rover Porsche Of Greenville
Greenville, SC · 12 verified quotes
Anderson Ford Sc
Anderson, SC · 11 verified quotes
Escude Nissan Of Greer
Greer, SC · 10 verified quotes
Steve White Volkswagen
Greenville, SC · 10 verified quotes
Kia Of Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, SC · 9 verified quotes
Spartanburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Spartanburg, SC · 9 verified quotes
Kevin Whitaker
Greenville, SC · 5 verified quotes
Rock Hill Ford
Rock Hill, SC · 5 verified quotes
Dealers by City in South Carolina
South Carolina doc fee law
South Carolina law caps dealer documentation fees at approximately $225. A doc fee above that level on a South Carolina quote is worth challenging before you sign.
South Carolina Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in South Carolina?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 231 rated South Carolina dealers is $511, based on 1,305 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps South Carolina doc fees at approximately $225.
Who are the best car dealers in South Carolina?
Walterboro Ford, Toyota Of Easley, Benson Ford lead the South Carolina transparency rankings. 180 of 287 rated South Carolina dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are South Carolina dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new South Carolina quotes are verified.
How South Carolina compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in South Carolina
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in South Carolina is $511. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 64% of dealers in South Carolina charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.