Best Car Dealers Near Beaufort, SC

As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 6 of 10 car dealers near Beaufort, SC from 13 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $511.

Data updated Sep 29, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 6 dealers with verified quotes.

$511
Avg Doc Fee
SC avg: $526
67%
No Add-ons
72/100
Avg Score
13
Verified Quotes

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Tips for Buying a Car in SC

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in SC is $526. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 67% of dealers near Beaufort 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.

Car Dealers Near Beaufort FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Beaufort, SC?

Grainger Nissan Of Beaufort (Beaufort, SC) is the highest-graded dealer near Beaufort on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote.

What doc fee do dealers near Beaufort charge?

As of September 2026, rated dealers near Beaufort, SC charge an average documentation fee of $511, compared to a SC state average of $526 — based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Beaufort?

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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Beaufort are verified.