Best Car Dealers in South Dakota
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 56 of 290 South Dakota car dealers from 104 verified out-the-door quotes. South Dakota's average doc fee is $291.
26 of 56 rated South Dakota dealers earn an A · 19 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 12, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Mount Rushmore State
South Dakota's dealer grade: C
74/100 average transparency score
42nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 56 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 290 dealers →Mckie Ford
Rapid City, SD
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesVern Eide Ford
Mitchell, SD
$32 below the South Dakota average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesSchulte Subaru
Sioux Falls, SD
$58 above the South Dakota average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesSioux Falls Ford
Sioux Falls, SDSioux Falls, SD
Granite Buick GMC
Rapid City, SDRapid City, SD
Sharp Automotive Group
Watertown, SDWatertown, SD
Billion Buick GMC
Sioux Falls, SDSioux Falls, SD
Courtesy Subaru
Rapid City, SDRapid City, SD
Denny Menholt Toyota
Rapid City, SDRapid City, SD
Vern Eide Honda
Sioux Falls, SDSioux Falls, SD
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More Dealers in South Dakota
Maverick Enterprises
Pollock, SD
Mccormick Motors, Inc.
Salem, SD
Mercedes-Benz of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
Mertens Auto Sales
Milbank, SD
Midwest Motor
Tea, SD
Mike's Auto Sales LLC
Rapid City, SD
Mobilityworks Tea South Dakota
Tea, SD
Motor Solution
Sioux Falls, SD
Mount Rushmore Classic Cars
Rapid City, SD
Murdo Car Sales
Murdo, SD
New Stop Automotive Sales
Sioux Falls, SD
Niz Auto Sales & Service
Huron, SD
Nordstrom's Automotive Inc.
Garretson, SD
Northland Auto Center, Inc Lead
Lead, SD
Northland Motor Cars
Sioux Falls, SD
Northtown Automotive Buick GMC
Yankton, SD
Northtown Automotive Chevrolet
Yankton, SD
Northtown Ford of Yankton
Yankton, SD
O'keefe Ford
De Smet, SD
Octane Auto Aberdeen
Aberdeen, SD
South Dakota Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in South Dakota?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 38 rated South Dakota dealers is $291, based on 104 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?
Mckie Ford, Vern Eide Ford, Schulte Subaru lead the South Dakota transparency rankings. 26 of 56 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 $291. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 73% 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.