Best Car Dealers in South Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 208 of 1024 South Carolina car dealers from 921 verified out-the-door quotes. South Carolina's average doc fee is $531.
118 of 208 rated South Carolina dealers earn an A · 27 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 12, 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 208 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1024 dealers →Lake Murray Mitsubishi
Irmo, SC
$306 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesGaffney Buick GMC
Gaffney, SC
$132 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesQuality Kia Of Greenwood
Greenwood, SC
$36 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Mount Pleasant, SCMount Pleasant, SC
Dick Dyer Volvo Cars
Columbia, SCColumbia, SC
Escude Nissan Of Greer
Greer, SCGreer, SC
Conway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Conway, SCConway, SC
Conway Ford
Conway, SCConway, SC
Benson Ford
Easley, SCEasley, SC
Toyota Of Easley
Easley, SCEasley, SC
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More Dealers in South Carolina
Unicar Enterprise
Lexington, SC
Union Auto Sales Of Sc, Llc
Gaston, SC
United Automotive
Conway, SC
Universal Auto Deals Llc
Greenville, SC
Universal Imports
Myrtle Beach, SC
Unlimited Auto Care
Gaffney, SC
Upcountry Motors
Taylors, SC
Upfront Auto Sales
Roebuck, SC
Upstate Automotive Llc
Gaffney, SC
Upstate Carolina Cars
Landrum, SC
Upstate Rv, Llc
Greer, SC
Usa Supercenter
Columbia, SC
V's Classic Cars
Hartsville, SC
Vaden Of Beaufort GMC
Beaufort, SC
Ventura Motors Llc
Hartsville, SC
Versuch Tuning Inc
Anderson, SC
Victor's Auto Sales
Greenville, SC
Victory Motor Sales
Summerville, SC
Villalobos Auto Sales
North Augusta, SC
Vip Motors
West 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 177 rated South Carolina dealers is $531, based on 921 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?
Lake Murray Mitsubishi, Gaffney Buick GMC, Quality Kia Of Greenwood lead the South Carolina transparency rankings. 118 of 208 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: 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.