Best Car Dealers in South Dakota
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 39 of 283 South Dakota car dealers from 80 verified out-the-door quotes. South Dakota's average doc fee is $283.
25 of 39 rated South Dakota dealers earn an A · 7 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 18, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Mount Rushmore State
South Dakota's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
42nd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 39 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 283 dealers →Cadillac Of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSioux Falls Ford
Sioux Falls, SD
$77 below the South Dakota average
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesVern Eide Ford
Mitchell, SD
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesSchulte Subaru
Sioux Falls, SDSioux Falls, SD
Sharp Automotive Group
Watertown, SDWatertown, SD
Denny Menholt Toyota
Rapid City, SDRapid City, SD
Lamb Motor Co. Inc.
Onida, SDOnida, 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
Rls Enterprises
Sioux Falls, SD
Roughlock Auto
Spearfish, SD
Rs Mockup 42 - Test
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Select Motors
Tea, SD
Sharp Chevrolet
Watertown, SD
Sharp GMC
Watertown, SD
Sharp Toyota
Watertown, SD
Sinner Auto
Waubay, SD
Sioux Empire Automotive
Tea, SD
Sioux Falls Lincoln
Sioux Falls, SD
South Dakota Motors
Brookings, SD
Spearfish GMC
Spearfish, SD
Ss Auto Sales
Brookings, SD
Star Motors
Sioux Falls, SD
Sterling Motors
Watertown, SD
Steven Lust Automotive Chevrolet
Aberdeen, SD
Steven Lust Automotive GMC
Aberdeen, SD
Stobbs Sales, Inc
Miller, SD
Sturgis Motor Company
Sturgis, SD
Summit Automotive Group
Rapid City, SD
South Dakota Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in South Dakota?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 25 rated South Dakota dealers is $283, based on 80 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in South Dakota?
Cadillac Of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Ford, Vern Eide Ford lead the South Dakota transparency rankings. 25 of 39 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 $283. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 79% 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.