Best Car Dealerships in Augusta, Ranked by CarEdge Data

This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Augusta metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.

We graded 11 dealerships across the Augusta area; below are the 11 most transparent by score. One of them, Stokes Hodges Ford, is CarEdge Certified.

Last updated November 5, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.

What is the best car dealership in Augusta?

The best car dealership in Augusta by verified out-the-door price data is Herlong Chevrolet (Chevrolet, Batesburg-Leesville, SC): A grade, 100/100 across 4 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.

Close behind:

2. Milton Ruben Toyota (Toyota, Augusta), A grade, 94/100 across 6 verified quotes, with a $632 doc fee, under the GA average of $798.
3. Terry Lambert Hyundai (Hyundai, Beech Island), A grade, 94/100 across 6 verified quotes, with a $499 doc fee, under the SC average of $525.

Best for:

• Lowest doc fee: Herlong Chevrolet (Chevrolet, Batesburg-Leesville), $225, against the SC average of $525.
• No dealer add-ons: Honda Cars Of Aiken (Honda, Warrenville), none in any of its 5 verified quotes.
• Selling price under the listing: Gerald Jones Lincoln (Lincoln, Evans), quotes average 5.3% below the advertised price.
• Most verified quotes: Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta (Lexus, Augusta), 18 verified quotes behind its B.

Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.

Full ranking, fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.

CarEdge Certified Dealers in Augusta

Stokes Hodges Ford is the only CarEdge Certified dealer in Augusta. CarEdge Certified is a tier above a letter grade. Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and guarantee four things on every deal:

• All-in out-the-door price up front
• No surprise add-ons
• Fast, real answers
• An honest, no-pressure experience

CarEdge verifies the guarantee with ongoing AI mystery shops, and a dealer that slips below an A grade loses the badge. Certification is earned from data, never bought.

Stokes Hodges Ford: CarEdge Certified Ford dealer in Graniteville

Stokes Hodges Ford in Graniteville, SC is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (92/100 across 9 verified out-the-door quotes) and guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience on every deal.

• Doc fee: $699 — well above the SC average of $525
• Add-ons disclosed in written quotes: 11% of quotes, avg $111

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Top 11 Car Dealerships in Augusta

Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.

#1 — Herlong Chevrolet

Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Batesburg-Leesville, SC

Herlong Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.

• Doc fee: $225 — well below the SC average of $525
• Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
• Listing accuracy: 3.8% below the advertised listing
• Verified quotes: 4

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#2 — Milton Ruben Toyota

Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Augusta, GA

Milton Ruben Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 94/100 across 6 verified quotes.

• Doc fee: $632 — well below the GA average of $798
• Add-ons: 33% of quotes, avg $167
• Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
• Verified quotes: 6

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#3 — Terry Lambert Hyundai

Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Beech Island, SC

Terry Lambert Hyundai is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 94/100 across 6 verified quotes.

• Doc fee: $499 — below the SC average of $525
• Add-ons: 17% of quotes, avg $499
• Listing accuracy: 3.7% below the advertised listing
• Verified quotes: 6

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#4 — Stokes Hodges Ford

Ford · Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · CarEdge Certified · Graniteville, SC

Stokes Hodges Ford is the only CarEdge Certified dealer in Augusta (Ford). Beyond its A grade (92/100 across 9 verified OTD quotes), it guarantees an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience, verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops.

• Doc fee: $699 — well above the SC average of $525
• Add-ons: 11% of quotes, avg $111
• Listing accuracy: 0.7% below the advertised listing
• Verified quotes: 9
• CarEdge Certified: Yes. Guarantee verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops. What CarEdge Certified means

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#5 — Gerald Jones Mazda

Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Martinez, GA

Gerald Jones Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 91/100 across 6 verified quotes.

• Doc fee: $523 — well below the GA average of $798
• Add-ons: 50% of quotes, avg $465
• Listing accuracy: 2.5% below the advertised listing
• Verified quotes: 6

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#6 — Honda Cars Of Aiken

Honda · Grade: B · Score: 89/100 · Warrenville, SC

Honda Cars Of Aiken is a B-grade Honda dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 89/100 across 5 verified quotes.

• Doc fee: $699 — well above the SC average of $525
• Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
• Listing accuracy: 2.9% below the advertised listing
• Verified quotes: 5

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#7 — Gerald Jones Lincoln

Lincoln · Grade: B · Score: 86/100 · Evans, GA

Gerald Jones Lincoln is a B-grade Lincoln dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 86/100 across 7 verified quotes.

• Doc fee: $523 — well below the GA average of $798
• Add-ons: 29% of quotes, avg $512
• Listing accuracy: 5.3% below the advertised listing
• Verified quotes: 7

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#8 — Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta

Lexus · Grade: B · Score: 85/100 · Augusta, GA

Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta is a B-grade Lexus dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 85/100 across 18 verified quotes.

• Doc fee: $699 — below the GA average of $798
• Add-ons: 50% of quotes, avg $744
• Listing accuracy: 1.6% above the advertised listing
• Verified quotes: 18

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#9 — Gerald Jones Subaru

Subaru · Grade: B · Score: 83/100 · Martinez, GA

Gerald Jones Subaru is a B-grade Subaru dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 83/100 across 4 verified quotes.

• Doc fee: $523 — well below the GA average of $798
• Add-ons: 50% of quotes, avg $1,245
• Listing accuracy: 4.1% above the advertised listing
• Verified quotes: 4

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#10 — Miracle Toyota Of North Augusta

Toyota · Grade: C · Score: 79/100 · Beech Island, SC

Miracle Toyota Of North Augusta is a C-grade Toyota dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 79/100 across 20 verified quotes.

• Doc fee: $730 — well above the SC average of $525
• Add-ons: 45% of quotes, avg $898
• Listing accuracy: 1.9% above the advertised listing
• Verified quotes: 20

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#11 — Gerald Jones Volkswagen

Volkswagen · Grade: F · Score: 56/100 · Martinez, GA

Gerald Jones Volkswagen is an F-grade Volkswagen dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 56/100 across 9 verified quotes.

• Doc fee: Not available
• Add-ons: 22% of quotes, avg $255
• Listing accuracy: 1.8% above the advertised listing
• Verified quotes: 9

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About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index

Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.

Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:

• Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
• Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
• Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
• Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.

Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).

Augusta Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance

#	Dealer	City	Grade	Score	Doc Fee	Add-Ons	Quotes
1	Herlong Chevrolet	Batesburg-Leesville	A	100	$225	$0	4
2	Milton Ruben Toyota	Augusta	A	94	$632	$167	6
3	Terry Lambert Hyundai	Beech Island	A	94	$499	$499	6
4	Stokes Hodges Ford (CarEdge Certified)	Graniteville	A	92	$699	$111	9
5	Gerald Jones Mazda	Martinez	A	91	$523	$465	6
6	Honda Cars Of Aiken	Warrenville	B	89	$699	$0	5
7	Gerald Jones Lincoln	Evans	B	86	$523	$512	7
8	Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta	Augusta	B	85	$699	$744	18
9	Gerald Jones Subaru	Martinez	B	83	$523	$1,245	4
10	Miracle Toyota Of North Augusta	Beech Island	C	79	$730	$898	20
11	Gerald Jones Volkswagen	Martinez	F	56	—	$255	9

How to Use This Data When You Shop

1. Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
2. Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
3. Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
4. Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.

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Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.