Best Car Dealers Near Charleston, SC
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 10 of 34 car dealers near Charleston, SC from 37 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $549.
Data updated Jul 16, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 10 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Charleston
Hendrick Ineos Grenadier
Charleston, SC
$307 below the SC average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesKia Country Of Charleston
Charleston, SC
$41 below the SC average
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesAutonation Usa Charleston
Charleston, SC
$67 above the SC average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBaker Cadillac Of Charleston
Charleston, SCCharleston, SC
Mcdaniels Acura Of Charleston
Charleston, SCCharleston, SC
Hyundai Of Charleston
Charleston, SCCharleston, SC
Hendrick Lexus Charleston
Charleston, SCCharleston, SC
Palmetto Lincoln
Charleston, SCCharleston, SC
Fred Anderson Toyota Of Charleston
Charleston, SCCharleston, SC
Genesis Of Charleston
Charleston, SCCharleston, SC
All Car Dealers Near Charleston
Hendrick Ineos Grenadier
Charleston, SC · 3 verified quotes
Kia Country Of Charleston
Charleston, SC · 12 verified quotes
Autonation Usa Charleston
Charleston, SC · 3 verified quotes
Hendrick Lexus Charleston
Charleston, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Palmetto Lincoln
Charleston, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Baker Cadillac Of Charleston
Charleston, SC · 8 verified quotes
Mcdaniels Acura Of Charleston
Charleston, SC · 3 verified quotes
Hyundai Of Charleston
Charleston, SC · 4 verified quotes
Fred Anderson Toyota Of Charleston
Charleston, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Genesis Of Charleston
Charleston, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ark Auto Sales
Charleston, SC
Audi Charleston
Charleston, SC
Auto 61 Llc
Charleston, SC
Baker GMC
Charleston, SC
Baker Infiniti Charleston
Charleston, SC
Baker Motor Company
Charleston, SC
Baker Motor Company Of Charleston
Charleston, SC
Car Coast Auto
Charleston, SC
Carmax Charleston
Charleston, SC
Daniel Island Auto
Charleston, SC
Tips for Buying a Car in SC
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in SC is $532. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Watch for add-ons: Only 40% of dealers here charge no add-ons. Review your OTD quote carefully.
- 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 Charleston FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Charleston, SC?
Hendrick Ineos Grenadier (Charleston, SC) is the highest-graded dealer near Charleston on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 100/100, based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes.
What doc fee do dealers near Charleston charge?
As of July 2026, rated dealers near Charleston, SC charge an average documentation fee of $549, compared to a SC state average of $532 — based on 37 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Charleston?
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 Charleston are verified.