Best Car Dealerships in Augusta, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- The top 12 car dealerships in Augusta across all brands, ranked by CarEdge on verified out-the-door quotes — not star ratings.
- Jim Hudson Acura (Acura, Martinez) is the most transparent dealership in the Augusta metro by verified data.
- Brand-by-brand rankings are linked below if you already know what you're shopping.
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit any dealer. CarEdge tracks real prices, not advertised ones.
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 12 dealerships across the Augusta area; below are the 12 most transparent by score. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
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).
Top 12 Car Dealerships in Augusta
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Jim Hudson Acura
Acura · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Martinez, GA
Jim Hudson Acura is an A-grade Acura dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $699 — below the GA average of $768
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#2 — Master Chevrolet
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Aiken, SC
Master Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $224 — well below the SC average of $511
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#3 — Terry Lambert Hyundai
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Beech Island, SC
Terry Lambert Hyundai is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 93/100 across 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $499 — below the SC average of $511
- Add-ons: 20% of quotes, avg $599
- Listing accuracy: 15.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#4 — Gerald Jones Volkswagen
Volkswagen · Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Martinez, GA
Gerald Jones Volkswagen is an A-grade Volkswagen dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 92/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $65 — well below the GA average of $768
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#5 — Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta
Lexus · Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Augusta, GA
Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta is an A-grade Lexus dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 91/100 across 15 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $702 — below the GA average of $768
- Add-ons: 33% of quotes, avg $512
- Listing accuracy: 2.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 15
See full review & verified quotes →
#6 — Stokes Hodges Ford
Ford · Grade: B · Score: 89/100 · Graniteville, SC
Stokes Hodges Ford is a B-grade Ford dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 89/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $423 — below the SC average of $511
- Add-ons: 20% of quotes, avg $199
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#7 — Gerald Jones Gmc
GMC · Grade: B · Score: 87/100 · Graniteville, SC
Gerald Jones Gmc is a B-grade GMC dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 87/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $263 — well below the SC average of $511
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.9% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#8 — Malcolm Cunningham Chevrolet
Chevrolet · Grade: B · Score: 82/100 · Augusta, GA
Malcolm Cunningham Chevrolet is a B-grade Chevrolet dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 82/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $200 — well below the GA average of $768
- Add-ons: 20% of quotes, avg $778
- Listing accuracy: 4.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#9 — Gerald Jones Subaru
Subaru · Grade: C · Score: 76/100 · Martinez, GA
Gerald Jones Subaru is a C-grade Subaru dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 76/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $245 — well below the GA average of $768
- Add-ons: 75% of quotes, avg $1,692
- Listing accuracy: 0.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#10 — Miracle Toyota Of North Augusta
Toyota · Grade: C · Score: 75/100 · Beech Island, SC
Miracle Toyota Of North Augusta is a C-grade Toyota dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 75/100 across 12 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $657 — well above the SC average of $511
- Add-ons: 83% of quotes, avg $1,663
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
See full review & verified quotes →
#11 — Miracle Nissan Of North Augusta
Nissan · Grade: C · Score: 71/100 · Beech Island, SC
Miracle Nissan Of North Augusta is a C-grade Nissan dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 71/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $304 — well below the SC average of $511
- Add-ons: 100% of quotes, avg $1,995
- Listing accuracy: 8.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
See full review & verified quotes →
#12 — Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Chrysler · Grade: D · Score: 63/100 · Graniteville, SC
Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is a D-grade Chrysler dealer in Augusta on verified out-the-door data — 63/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $738 — well above the SC average of $511
- Add-ons: 100% of quotes, avg $1,995
- Listing accuracy: 5.1% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
See full review & verified quotes →
Augusta Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Hudson Acura | Martinez | A | 100 | $699 | $0 | 10 |
| 2 | Master Chevrolet | Aiken | A | 100 | $224 | $0 | 5 |
| 3 | Terry Lambert Hyundai | Beech Island | A | 93 | $499 | $599 | 10 |
| 4 | Gerald Jones Volkswagen | Martinez | A | 92 | $65 | $0 | 9 |
| 5 | Jim Hudson Lexus Augusta | Augusta | A | 91 | $702 | $512 | 15 |
| 6 | Stokes Hodges Ford | Graniteville | B | 89 | $423 | $199 | 5 |
| 7 | Gerald Jones Gmc | Graniteville | B | 87 | $263 | $0 | 5 |
| 8 | Malcolm Cunningham Chevrolet | Augusta | B | 82 | $200 | $778 | 5 |
| 9 | Gerald Jones Subaru | Martinez | C | 76 | $245 | $1,692 | 4 |
| 10 | Miracle Toyota Of North Augusta | Beech Island | C | 75 | $657 | $1,663 | 12 |
| 11 | Miracle Nissan Of North Augusta | Beech Island | C | 71 | $304 | $1,995 | 4 |
| 12 | Miracle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Graniteville | D | 63 | $738 | $1,995 | 4 |
How to Use This Data When You Shop
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q3 2026.
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