Best Car Dealers in South Dakota
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 48 of 292 South Dakota car dealers from 96 verified out-the-door quotes. South Dakota's average doc fee is $280.
32 of 48 rated South Dakota dealers earn an A · 8 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Mount Rushmore State
South Dakota's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
43rd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 48 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 292 dealers →Cadillac Of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSioux Falls Ford
Sioux Falls, SD
$74 below the South Dakota average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesSchulte Subaru
Sioux Falls, SD
$69 above the South Dakota average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesVern Eide Ford
Mitchell, SDMitchell, SD
Sharp Automotive Group
Watertown, SDWatertown, SD
Lamb Motor Co. Inc.
Onida, SDOnida, SD
Denny Menholt Toyota
Rapid City, SDRapid City, SD
Vern Eide Honda
Sioux Falls, SDSioux Falls, SD
Billion Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SDSioux Falls, SD
Billion Buick GMC
Sioux Falls, SDSioux Falls, SD
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More Dealers in South Dakota
Billion Automotive
Sioux Falls, SD · 11 verified quotes
Prestige Auto Sales
Spearfish, SD · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Aberdeen Chrysler
Aberdeen, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Billion Kia Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
BMW Of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Courtesy Subaru
Rapid City, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ident Auto Sales
Rapid City, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jerry's Auto Group
Lennox, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
J & R Auto Sales East
Sioux Falls, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Luxury Auto Mall Of Sioux Falls, Inc.
Sioux Falls, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sharp Automotive
Watertown, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
T And L Auto Sales
Sioux Falls, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Spearfish Cadillac
Spearfish, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Liberty Superstores
Rapid City, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lewis And Clark Ford Lincoln Inc
Yankton, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Liberty Chevrolet
Sturgis, SD · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Billion Mazda Of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Watertown Ford
Watertown, SD · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Benney Motors
Parker, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Billion Chevrolet
Sioux Falls, SD · 1 verified quoteLimited data
South Dakota Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in South Dakota?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 31 rated South Dakota dealers is $280, based on 96 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?
Cadillac Of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Ford, Schulte Subaru lead the South Dakota transparency rankings. 32 of 48 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 $280. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 77% 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.