Best Car Dealers in South Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 205 of 1028 South Carolina car dealers from 910 verified out-the-door quotes. South Carolina's average doc fee is $528.
117 of 205 rated South Carolina dealers earn an A · 25 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 11, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Palmetto State
South Carolina's dealer grade: B
84/100 average transparency score
22nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 205 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1028 dealers →Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Mount Pleasant, SC
$303 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesLake Murray Mitsubishi
Irmo, SC
$303 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMaster Chevrolet
Aiken, SC
$304 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesQuality Kia Of Greenwood
Greenwood, SCGreenwood, SC
Conway Ford
Conway, SCConway, SC
Escude Nissan Of Greer
Greer, SCGreer, SC
Century BMW MINI
Greenville, SCGreenville, SC
Conway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Conway, SCConway, SC
Gaffney Buick GMC
Gaffney, SCGaffney, SC
Toyota Of Easley
Easley, SCEasley, SC
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More Dealers in South Carolina
Sunset Motors
Ridgeland, SC
Super Auto Discounts Llc
Greenville, SC
Sweet Rides
Greer, SC
T & J Motors Of Hartsville, Llc.
Hartsville, SC
T & W Motors
Aiken, SC
T&t Auto Sales Of Lancaster
Lancaster, SC
Tavern Motors Llc
Laurens, SC
Taylor Auto Sales Inc
Lyman, SC
Tba Motorsports
Andrews, SC
That's My Ride Llc
Darlington, SC
The Auto Farm Llc
Lugoff, SC
The Auto Group Of Easley, Llc
Easley, SC
The Auto Group Of Piedmont Llc
Piedmont, SC
The Car Collective Llc
Williamston, SC
The Car Store
Myrtle Beach, SC
The Rv Shop Llc
Batesburg-Leesville, SC
The Truck Farm
Greenville, SC
The Wholesale Outlet
Roebuck, SC
Thoroughbred Motors Llc
Scranton, SC
Tismoe Auto Ltd. Co.
Kingstree, 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 $528, based on 910 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?
Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Lake Murray Mitsubishi, Master Chevrolet lead the South Carolina transparency rankings. 117 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 $528. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 59% 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.