Best Car Dealers Near Columbia, SC

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 29 of 63 car dealers near Columbia, SC from 118 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $647.

Data updated Nov 7, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 29 dealers with verified quotes.

$647
Avg Doc Fee
SC avg: $525
59%
No Add-ons
78/100
Avg Score
118
Verified Quotes

CarEdge Certified dealers near Columbia, SC

These dealers guarantee an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.

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Browse Dealers by Brand in Columbia

All Car Dealers Near Columbia

Classic Lincoln of Columbia

Columbia, SC · 3 verified quotes

$699doc fee$1,995add-ons
D
62/100
Below average
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Philips Motor Company Inc

Columbia, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
See 1 verified quote →

Jts Autoland

Columbia, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
See 1 verified quote →

Infiniti Columbia

Columbia, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
See 1 verified quote →

Godwin Motors Inc

Columbia, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
See 1 verified quote →

Dick Dyer Mercedes-Benz

Columbia, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

No add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
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Holler Nissan St. Andrews

Columbia, SC · 7 verified quotes

No add-ons
D
60/100
Below average
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Land Rover Columbia

Columbia, SC · 1 verified quoteLimited data

$2,690add-ons
F
36/100
Buyer beware
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Dick Dyer Volvo Cars

Columbia, SC · 3 verified quotes

No add-ons
F
30/100
Buyer beware
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Allstar 20 Auto LLC

Columbia, SC

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Not rated

Alpha Motors Usa LLC

Columbia, SC

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Not rated

Bluff Road Auto Sales

Columbia, SC

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Not rated

Bwk of Columbia

Columbia, SC

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Not rated

Capital Car Sales of Columbia

Columbia, SC

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Not rated

Capital City Auto Sales Inc.

Columbia, SC

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Not rated

Carmax Columbia

Columbia, SC

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Not rated

Cash Car Connection of Columbia, Sc

Columbia, SC

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Not rated

Central Motors

Columbia, SC

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Not rated

Chin Brother Auto Sales LLC

Columbia, SC

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Not rated

Columbia Auto Center

Columbia, SC

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Not rated
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Tips for Buying a Car in SC

  • Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in SC is $525. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
  • Good news on add-ons: 59% of dealers near Columbia 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 Columbia FAQ

What is the best car dealer near Columbia, SC?

Jim Hudson Cadillac (Columbia, SC) is the highest-graded dealer near Columbia on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 98/100, based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes.

What doc fee do dealers near Columbia charge?

As of November 2026, rated dealers near Columbia, SC charge an average documentation fee of $647, compared to a SC state average of $525 — based on 118 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.

How does CarEdge rank dealers near Columbia?

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 Columbia are verified.