Best Car Dealers in South Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 205 of 1027 South Carolina car dealers from 919 verified out-the-door quotes. South Carolina's average doc fee is $531.
118 of 205 rated South Carolina dealers earn an A · 24 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 11, 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 205 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1027 dealers →Master Chevrolet
Aiken, SC
$307 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Easley
Easley, SC
$306 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 16 verified quotes
See the quotesEscude Nissan Of Greer
Greer, SC
$32 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesCentury BMW MINI
Greenville, SCGreenville, SC
Gaffney Buick GMC
Gaffney, SCGaffney, SC
Quality Kia Of Greenwood
Greenwood, SCGreenwood, SC
Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Mount Pleasant, SCMount Pleasant, SC
Conway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Conway, SCConway, SC
Lake Murray Mitsubishi
Irmo, SCIrmo, SC
Conway Ford
Conway, SCConway, SC
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More Dealers in South Carolina
Star Auto Sales Llc
Columbia, SC
Starling Chevrolet
Mount Pleasant, SC
Starmount Motors, Llc
Lancaster, SC
Stateline Maserati
Fort Mill, SC
Stellar Motors
Lexington, SC
Steve Padgett's Honda Of Lake Murray
Irmo, SC
Steve White Auto Group
Greenville, SC
Steve White Volkswagen Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC
Stokes Chevrolet
Moncks Corner, SC
Stokes Hodges Kia
Beech Island, SC
Stokes Mazda
Charleston, SC
Stokes Toyota Hilton Head
Bluffton, SC
Stokes Trainor Chevrolet GMC
Newberry, SC
Stokes Trainor GMC
Newberry, SC
Stokes Volkswagen
North Charleston, SC
Stokes-Trainor Chevrolet GMC
Newberry, SC
Streamline Motors
Conway, SC
Stroud's Auto Sales
Conway, SC
Sumter Auto Source Llc
Sumter, SC
Sumter Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Sumter, 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 177 rated South Carolina dealers is $531, based on 919 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?
Master Chevrolet, Toyota Of Easley, Escude Nissan Of Greer lead the South Carolina transparency rankings. 118 of 205 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 $531. 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.