Best Car Dealers in South Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 203 of 1026 South Carolina car dealers from 916 verified out-the-door quotes. South Carolina's average doc fee is $532.
117 of 203 rated South Carolina dealers earn an A · 23 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 10, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Palmetto State
South Carolina's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
22nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 203 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1026 dealers →Quality Kia Of Greenwood
Greenwood, SC
$37 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Mount Pleasant, SC
$307 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesHendrick Ineos Grenadier
Charleston, SC
$307 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Easley
Easley, SCEasley, SC
Lake Murray Mitsubishi
Irmo, SCIrmo, SC
Master Chevrolet
Aiken, SCAiken, SC
Benson Ford
Easley, SCEasley, SC
Century BMW MINI
Greenville, SCGreenville, SC
Conway Ford
Conway, SCConway, SC
Gaffney Buick GMC
Gaffney, SCGaffney, SC
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More Dealers in South Carolina
Ryde And Shyne Auto Sales And Car Detailing
Conway, SC
S&r Auto Sales
Aiken, SC
Sampson Motors, Llc
Florence, SC
Sandwood Co Inc
Camden, SC
Santee Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Manning, SC
Santee Ford
Manning, SC
Sat Automotive
Chesnee, SC
Sc Car Deals Llc
Spartanburg, SC
Seaside Auto Group Llc
Little River, SC
Seici Motors Auto Sales And Services
West Columbia, SC
Select Auto Sales Llc
Greer, SC
Select Sales
Little River, SC
Service Motor Co. Inc.
Scranton, SC
Shaw's Used Cars
Starr, SC
Showroom Auto Sales Of Charleston
North Charleston, SC
Signal Imports Inc
Spartanburg, SC
Signatures Automotive Group Llc
Spartanburg, SC
Sixs Auto Sales
Laurens, SC
Skyline Imports Llc
Spartanburg, SC
Smartchoice Auto Group
Columbia, 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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 176 rated South Carolina dealers is $532, based on 916 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?
Quality Kia Of Greenwood, Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Hendrick Ineos Grenadier lead the South Carolina transparency rankings. 117 of 203 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 $532. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 58% 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.