Best Car Dealers in South Carolina
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 256 of 1033 South Carolina car dealers from 1,173 verified out-the-door quotes. South Carolina's average doc fee is $518.
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
20th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 256 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1033 dealers →Walterboro Ford
Walterboro, SC
No mandatory add-ons · 18 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Easley
Easley, SC
$293 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 16 verified quotes
See the quotesBenson Ford
Easley, SC
$119 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
Rock Hill GMC
Rock Hill, SC · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Crossroads Ford Of Sumter
Sumter, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dick Smith Ford
Columbia, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mercedes-Benz Of Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mcelveen Buick GMC
Summerville, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Vaden Nissan Of Hilton Head
Bluffton, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Friendship Ford Bristol
Bristol, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tlc Motors Inc
Moore, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Fred Anderson Toyota Of Charleston
Charleston, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Genesis Of Charleston
Charleston, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Parks Buick Gmc, Llc
SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tony T Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Orangeburg
Orangeburg, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Autonation Subaru Hilton Head
Hardeeville, SCNo Pricing Provided
Coastal Grand Auto Sales
Surfside Beach, SCNo Pricing Provided
Kia Of Anderson
Pendleton, SCNo Pricing Provided
Lugoff Ford
Lugoff, SCNo Pricing Provided
Boulevard Motors
Pendleton, SCNo Pricing Provided
Auto Genius Usa
Beaufort, SCNo Pricing Provided
Imotors And Trucks
Clover, SCNo Pricing Provided
Streamline Motors
Conway, SCNo Pricing Provided
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 $518, based on 1,173 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 $518. 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.