Best Car Dealers in South Dakota
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 39 of 284 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 284 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
Frankman Motor Company
Sioux Falls, SD
Frontier Motors
Winner, SD
Frontier Motors Ford, Inc
Winner, SD
G & H Motors Llc
Sioux Falls, SD
G & K Supreme
Canton, SD
Galaxy Autos Asteroid Autoland
Sioux Falls, SD
Galaxy Autos Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
Gateway Autoplex
Rapid City, SD
Glen's Auto Sales
Watertown, SD
Goodrich Motors
Spearfish, SD
Granite Automotive
Rapid City, SD
Granite Buick GMC
Rapid City, SD
Granite Nissan
Rapid City, SD
Grey Goose Motors
Pierre, SD
Groton Ford
Groton, SD
Harlan Knutson Auto Sales
Irene, SD
Harr Honda
Aberdeen, SD
Harr Motors
Aberdeen, SD
Harr Nissan
Aberdeen, SD
Harr Toyota
Aberdeen, 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.