Best Car Dealers in South Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 210 of 1032 South Carolina car dealers from 922 verified out-the-door quotes. South Carolina's average doc fee is $528.
117 of 210 rated South Carolina dealers earn an A · 28 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 14, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Palmetto State
South Carolina's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
22nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 210 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1032 dealers →Benson Ford
Easley, SC
$129 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesMaster Chevrolet
Aiken, SC
$304 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Easley
Easley, SC
$303 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 16 verified quotes
See the quotesQuality Kia Of Greenwood
Greenwood, SCGreenwood, SC
Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Mount Pleasant, SCMount Pleasant, SC
Walterboro Ford
Walterboro, SCWalterboro, SC
Dick Dyer Volvo Cars
Columbia, SCColumbia, SC
Century BMW MINI
Greenville, SCGreenville, SC
Conway Ford
Conway, SCConway, SC
Conway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Conway, SCConway, SC
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More Dealers in South Carolina
Wheels To Go Auto Sales
Greenville, SC
Wheely Wonderful
Conway, SC
Wholesale Outlet
Roebuck, SC
Wiles Auto Sales, Inc.
Anderson, SC
Willie Enterprises, Llc
Abbeville, SC
Wilson Chevrolet Inc
Winnsboro, SC
Windham Motor Company
Charleston, SC
Windham Motors
Florence, SC
Windsor Auto Sales
Charleston, SC
Woodrich Investments
Florence, SC
Woodruff Chevrolet Inc.
Woodruff, SC
Wooten Automotive, Llc
Landrum, SC
Wrangler Motors
Spartanburg, SC
Wt's Of Jonesville
Jonesville, SC
Xtreme Auto Sales
Longs, SC
Xtreme Lil Boyz Toyz
Greenville, SC
Xtreme Motors
Lexington, SC
Yireh Auto Sales Llc
Greenville, SC
York Motor Company
York, SC
You're Approved Auto Sales
Batesburg-Leesville, 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 178 rated South Carolina dealers is $528, based on 922 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?
Benson Ford, Master Chevrolet, Toyota Of Easley lead the South Carolina transparency rankings. 117 of 210 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.