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 14, 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
Twin State Chevrolet
Cheraw, SC · 5 verified quotes
Crews Chevrolet
North Charleston, SC · 4 verified quotes
Crews Subaru
North Charleston, SC · 3 verified quotes
Hilton Head Honda
Bluffton, SC · 3 verified quotes
Stokes Honda Cars Of Beaufort
Beaufort, SC · 3 verified quotes
Dick Brooks Honda Of Greer
Greer, SC · 20 verified quotes
Spartanburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Spartanburg, SC · 7 verified quotes
Team Dodge Ram Fiat Of Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, SC · 5 verified quotes
Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet Cadillac
Greenville, SC · 3 verified quotes
Nissan Of Orangeburg
Orangeburg, SC · 3 verified quotes
Sumter Chrysler Dodge
Sumter, SC · 3 verified quotes
Kia Country Of Charleston
Charleston, SC · 11 verified quotes
Kia Of Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, SC · 9 verified quotes
Dick Dyer Volvo Cars
Columbia, SC · 8 verified quotes
Jts Kia Of Rock Hill
Rock Hill, SC · 6 verified quotes
Fort Mill Hyundai
Fort Mill, SC · 5 verified quotes
Stokes Kia
Goose Creek, SC · 5 verified quotes
Kia Country Of Hilton Head
Okatie, SC · 4 verified quotes
Mcdaniels Ford
Orangeburg, SC · 4 verified quotes
Subaru Of Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC · 28 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 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.