Best Car Dealers Near Charleston, SC
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 10 of 35 car dealers near Charleston, SC from 36 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $552.
Data updated Aug 8, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 10 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Charleston
Hendrick Ineos Grenadier
Charleston, SC
$297 below the SC average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesKia Country Of Charleston
Charleston, SC
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesAutonation Usa Charleston
Charleston, SC
$77 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
Daniel Island Auto Sales
Charleston, SC
Drivetime Charleston
Charleston, SC
H & J Wholesale Inc.
Charleston, SC
Highway By Hudson
Charleston, SC
Hudson Nissan Of Charleston Main
Charleston, SC
Jaguar West Ashley
Charleston, SC
Land Rover West Ashley
Charleston, SC
Lowcountry Auto Sales
Charleston, SC
Palmetto Ford
Charleston, SC
Porsche Charleston
Charleston, SC
Quality Plus Motors
Charleston, SC
Revolution Auto Brokers
Charleston, SC
Stokes Mazda
Charleston, SC
Windham Motor Company
Charleston, SC
Windsor Auto Sales
Charleston, SC
Tips for Buying a Car in SC
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in SC is $522. 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 August 2026, rated dealers near Charleston, SC charge an average documentation fee of $552, compared to a SC state average of $522 — based on 36 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.