Best Car Dealers in South Carolina
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 261 of 1027 South Carolina car dealers from 1,181 verified out-the-door quotes. South Carolina's average doc fee is $518.
160 of 261 rated South Carolina dealers earn an A · 33 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 18, 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 261 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1027 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
Gaffney Buick GMC
Gaffney, SCGaffney, SC
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More Dealers in South Carolina
Happy Trails Auto Sales Llc
Taylors, SC
Hardee Auto Sales
Conway, SC
Harry's Auto Sales
Ravenel, SC
Harv Auto Sales Llc
Goose Creek, SC
Haselden Brothers Inc.
Hemingway, SC
Haynes Auto Sales Inc
Anderson, SC
Hbs Motorsports
Florence, SC
Henry's Auto Car Sales
Moncks Corner, SC
Hensley Auto Sales Inc.
Fountain Inn, SC
Herndon Chevrolet
Lexington, SC
Highway 8 Motors Inc
Pickens, SC
Highway By Hudson
Charleston, SC
Hilton Head Buick GMC
Bluffton, SC
Hilton Head Cadillac
Bluffton, SC
Hja Auto Sales & Service
Greenville, SC
Holler Nissan Columbia
Columbia, SC
Holler Nissan Lexington
Lexington, SC
Holler Nissan St. Andrews
Columbia, SC
Home Town Motors
Chapin, SC
Hoover CDJR
Moncks Corner, SC
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 211 rated South Carolina dealers is $518, based on 1,181 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. 160 of 261 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.