Best Car Dealers in South Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 232 of 1024 South Carolina car dealers from 1,051 verified out-the-door quotes. South Carolina's average doc fee is $516.
134 of 232 rated South Carolina dealers earn an A · 32 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 25, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Palmetto State
South Carolina's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
22nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 232 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1024 dealers →Gaffney Buick GMC
Gaffney, SC
$117 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesEscude Nissan Of Greer
Greer, SC
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesBenson Ford
Easley, SC
$117 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesLake Murray Mitsubishi
Irmo, SCIrmo, SC
Hendrick Ineos Grenadier
Charleston, SCCharleston, SC
Century BMW MINI
Greenville, SCGreenville, SC
Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Mount Pleasant, SCMount Pleasant, SC
Toyota Of Easley
Easley, SCEasley, SC
Conway Ford
Conway, SCConway, SC
Walterboro Ford
Walterboro, SCWalterboro, SC
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More Dealers in South Carolina
Quality Kia Of Greenwood
Greenwood, SC · 3 verified quotes
King Cadillac
Florence, SC · 5 verified quotes
Master Chevrolet
Aiken, SC · 5 verified quotes
Fred Anderson Chevrolet Buick GMC
Greer, SC · 3 verified quotes
Berkeley Ford
Moncks Corner, SC · 8 verified quotes
Fred Caldwell Chevrolet
Clover, SC · 7 verified quotes
East Coast Honda
Myrtle Beach, SC · 13 verified quotes
Toyota Of Greenville
Greenville, SC · 19 verified quotes
Autonation Usa Hilton Head
Hardeeville, SC · 3 verified quotes
Ralph Hayes Toyota
Anderson, SC · 15 verified quotes
Anderson Ford Sc
Anderson, SC · 11 verified quotes
Kevin Whitaker
Greenville, SC · 5 verified quotes
Crews Subaru
North Charleston, SC · 3 verified quotes
Crews Chevrolet
North Charleston, SC · 4 verified quotes
Hilton Head Honda
Bluffton, SC · 3 verified quotes
Hilton Head BMW
Bluffton, SC · 5 verified quotes
Land Rover Porsche Of Greenville
Greenville, SC · 12 verified quotes
Stokes Honda Cars Of Beaufort
Beaufort, SC · 3 verified quotes
Freedom Honda Sumter
Sumter, SC · 15 verified quotes
Steve White Volkswagen
Greenville, SC · 10 verified quotes
Dealers by City in South Carolina
South Carolina doc fee law
South Carolina has no doc fee cap; closing fees must be filed with the state and disclosed, and they routinely run $400 to $700.
South Carolina Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in South Carolina?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 192 rated South Carolina dealers is $516, based on 1,051 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. South Carolina sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in South Carolina?
Gaffney Buick GMC, Escude Nissan Of Greer, Benson Ford lead the South Carolina transparency rankings. 134 of 232 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 $516. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 61% 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.