Best Car Dealers in South Carolina
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 256 of 1030 South Carolina car dealers from 1,170 verified out-the-door quotes. South Carolina's average doc fee is $520.
156 of 256 rated South Carolina dealers earn an A · 32 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 15, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Palmetto State
South Carolina's dealer grade: B
84/100 average transparency score
19th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 256 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1030 dealers →Walterboro Ford
Walterboro, SC
No mandatory add-ons · 18 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Easley
Easley, SC
$295 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 16 verified quotes
See the quotesBenson Ford
Easley, SC
$121 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
Escude Nissan Of Greer
Greer, SCGreer, SC
Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Mount Pleasant, SCMount Pleasant, SC
King Cadillac
Florence, SCFlorence, SC
Master Chevrolet
Aiken, SCAiken, SC
Lake Murray Mitsubishi
Irmo, SCIrmo, SC
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More Dealers in South Carolina
2nd Gear Motors
Lugoff, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Agb Motors Llc Dba Sunset Motors
Ridgeland, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Beach Buick GMC
Myrtle Beach, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Blue Ridge Cars And Trucks
Greer, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cash For Cars
Conway, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Competition Cars
Myrtle Beach, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
First Choice Auto
Greenville, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Japan Direct Motors
Irmo, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Little Hawaii Auto Sales
Florence, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mountain Motors Llc
Spartanburg, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Philips Motor Company Inc
Columbia, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Prestige Rides
Lexington, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Signal Imports Inc
Spartanburg, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
O.C. Welch Lincoln
Hardeeville, SC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Mazda Of Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Southtowne
Greer, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Volvo Cars Hilton Head
Bluffton, SC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Legacy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Florence, SC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Jts Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Columbia
Columbia, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Parks Chevrolet Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 209 rated South Carolina dealers is $520, based on 1,170 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?
Walterboro Ford, Toyota Of Easley, Benson Ford lead the South Carolina transparency rankings. 156 of 256 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 $520. 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.