Best Car Dealers in South Dakota
As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 53 of 277 South Dakota car dealers from 87 verified out-the-door quotes. South Dakota's average doc fee is $268.
32 of 53 rated South Dakota dealers earn an A · 14 earn a D or F
Data updated Nov 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Mount Rushmore State
South Dakota's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
44th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 53 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 277 dealers →Vern Eide Ford
Mitchell, SD
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesNorthtown Automotive Chevrolet
Yankton, SD
$69 below the South Dakota average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMckie Ford
Rapid City, SD
$31 above the South Dakota average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesSchulte Subaru
Sioux Falls, SDSioux Falls, SD
Courtesy Subaru
Rapid City, SDRapid City, SD
Granite Buick GMC
Rapid City, SDRapid City, SD
Sioux Falls Ford
Sioux Falls, SDSioux Falls, SD
Billion Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Fiat Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SDSioux Falls, SD
Cadillac of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SDSioux Falls, SD
Prestige Auto Sales
Spearfish, SDSpearfish, SD
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More Dealers in South Dakota
Aberdeen Chrysler Center
Aberdeen, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
B & B Auto Sales
Brookings, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Billion Nissan of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
BMW of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
J & R Auto Sales East
Sioux Falls, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Parker Ford Inc.
Parker, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Premier Auto
Sioux Falls, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sharp Automotive Group
Watertown, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sharp Chevrolet
Watertown, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
T&L Auto Sales
Sioux Falls, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Vern Eide Chevrolet
Mitchell, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Denny Menholt Toyota
Rapid City, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Northland Auto Center, Inc Lead
Lead, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Spearfish GMC
Spearfish, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Juneks Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM
Spearfish, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Liberty Hyundai
Rapid City, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Northtown Ford of Yankton
Yankton, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Liberty Chevrolet
Sturgis, SD · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Liberty Volkswagen
Rapid City, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Billion Mazda
Sioux Falls, SD · 2 verified quotesLimited data
South Dakota Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in South Dakota?
As of November 2026, the average documentation fee at 41 rated South Dakota dealers is $268, based on 87 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. South Dakota sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in South Dakota?
Vern Eide Ford, Northtown Automotive Chevrolet, Mckie Ford lead the South Dakota transparency rankings. 32 of 53 rated South Dakota dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are South Dakota 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 Dakota quotes are verified.
How South Dakota 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 Dakota
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in South Dakota is $268. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 75% of dealers in South Dakota 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.