Best Car Dealers in South Carolina

As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 256 of 1033 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.

$520

Avg Doc Fee

64%

No Add-ons

84/100

Avg Score

1,170

Verified Quotes

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Walterboro Ford

Walterboro, SC

No mandatory add-ons · 18 verified quotes

Toyota Of Easley

Easley, SC

$295 below the South Carolina average

No mandatory add-ons · 16 verified quotes

Benson Ford

Easley, SC

$121 below the South Carolina average

No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes

Century BMW MINI

Greenville, SC

Conway Ford

Conway, SC

Escude Nissan Of Greer

Greer, SC

Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Mount Pleasant, SC

King Cadillac

Florence, SC

Master Chevrolet

Aiken, SC

Lake Murray Mitsubishi

Irmo, SC

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Car Town Kia

Florence, SC · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$599doc fee$1,500add-ons

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Tidelands Ford

Pawleys Island, SC · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$595doc fee$774add-ons

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Hendrick Lexus Charleston

Charleston, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$799doc feeNo add-ons

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Mcdaniels Volkswagen

Columbia, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$995doc feeNo add-ons

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Sparks Toyota

Conway, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$0doc feeNo add-ons

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Lake Murray

Irmo, SC · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$625doc fee$998add-ons

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Palmetto Lincoln

Charleston, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$225doc fee$279add-ons

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Jts Kia Of Columbia

Columbia, SC · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$589doc fee$850add-ons

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Benson Nissan Easley

Easley, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$399doc fee$599add-ons

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Raceway Ford Of Darlington

Darlington, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$399doc fee$870add-ons

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Toyota Of Rock Hill

Rock Hill, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$534doc fee$1,204add-ons

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Escude Chevrolet Of Easley

Easley, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$499doc fee$2,999add-ons

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Jim Hudson Ford

Lexington, SC · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$599doc fee$2,167add-ons

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Stateline Chrysler Jeep Dodge

Fort Mill, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$665doc fee$1,995add-ons

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Stokes Trainor Chevrolet GMC

Newberry, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$399doc fee$2,298add-ons

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Team Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, SC · 2 verified quotesLimited data

$629doc fee$3,837add-ons

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Big O Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

Greenville, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$375doc feeNo add-ons

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Infiniti Of Greenville

Greenville, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$600doc fee$1,995add-ons

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Autonation Hyundai Milton Head

Hardeeville, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$599doc fee$2,346add-ons

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Fairway Subaru

Greenville, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$0doc fee$1,030add-ons

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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.

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How South Carolina compares to its neighbors

Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.

$740 avg doc fee

$220 more than South Carolina

$767 avg doc fee

$247 more than South Carolina

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.