Best Car Dealerships in Charleston SC, Ranked by CarEdge Data
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Charleston SC metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 17 dealerships across the Charleston SC area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. One of them, Walterboro Ford, is CarEdge Certified. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
Last updated November 4, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
What is the best car dealership in Charleston SC?
The best car dealership in Charleston SC by verified out-the-door price data is Walterboro Ford (Ford, Walterboro, SC): A grade, 100/100 across 24 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Close behind:
- Berkeley Ford (Ford, Moncks Corner), A grade, 98/100 across 8 verified quotes, with a $489 doc fee, under the SC average of $525.
- Stokes Kia (Kia, Goose Creek), A grade, 98/100 across 7 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Best for:
- Lowest doc fee: Hendrick Ineos Grenadier (Ineos, Charleston), $225, against the SC average of $525.
- No dealer add-ons: Walterboro Ford (Ford, Walterboro), none in any of its 24 verified quotes.
- Selling price under the listing: Hudson Nissan Of Summerville (Nissan, Summerville), quotes average 5.6% below the advertised price.
- Most verified quotes: Walterboro Ford (Ford, Walterboro), 24 verified quotes behind its A.
Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.
Full ranking, fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.
Best Dealer by Brand in Charleston SC
The top-graded dealer for each brand CarEdge ranks in Charleston SC. Click a brand for the full ranking.
| Brand | Best Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Walterboro Ford | Walterboro | A | 100 | 24 |
CarEdge Certified Dealers in Charleston SC
Walterboro Ford is the only CarEdge Certified dealer in Charleston SC. 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.
Walterboro Ford: CarEdge Certified Ford dealer in Walterboro
Walterboro Ford in Walterboro, SC is CarEdge Certified. It holds an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index (100/100 across 24 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: $442 — below the SC average of $525
- Add-ons disclosed in written quotes: None detected in verified quotes
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Top 15 Car Dealerships in Charleston SC
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Walterboro Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · CarEdge Certified · Walterboro, SC
Walterboro Ford is the top-graded Ford dealer in Charleston SC by verified data (A grade, 100/100, 24 verified OTD quotes) and the only CarEdge Certified dealer in Charleston SC (Ford). 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: $442 — below the SC average of $525
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 24
- CarEdge Certified: Yes. Guarantee verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops. What CarEdge Certified means
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#2 — Berkeley Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Moncks Corner, SC
Berkeley Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Charleston SC on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $489 — below the SC average of $525
- Add-ons: 13% of quotes, avg $125
- Listing accuracy: 1.2% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#3 — Stokes Kia
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Goose Creek, SC
Stokes Kia is an A-grade Kia dealer in Charleston SC on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $628 — above the SC average of $525
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#4 — Crews Subaru Of Charleston
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · North Charleston, SC
Crews Subaru Of Charleston is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Charleston SC on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $587 — above the SC average of $525
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#5 — Hendrick Ineos Grenadier
Ineos · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Charleston, SC
Hendrick Ineos Grenadier is an A-grade Ineos dealer in Charleston SC on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $225 — well below the SC average of $525
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#6 — Crews Chevrolet
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · North Charleston, SC
Crews Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Charleston SC on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $587 — above the SC average of $525
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#7 — Jones Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · North Charleston, SC
Jones Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Charleston SC on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $470 — below the SC average of $525
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#8 — Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Mount Pleasant, SC
Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Charleston SC on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $569 — above the SC average of $525
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#9 — Kia Country Of Charleston
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Charleston, SC
Kia Country Of Charleston is an A-grade Kia dealer in Charleston SC on verified out-the-door data — 95/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $505 — below the SC average of $525
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#10 — Summerville Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Summerville, SC
Summerville Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Charleston SC on verified out-the-door data — 92/100 across 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $799 — well above the SC average of $525
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#11 — Baker Gmc
GMC · Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Charleston, SC
Baker Gmc is an A-grade GMC dealer in Charleston SC on verified out-the-door data — 92/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $799 — well above the SC average of $525
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#12 — Hudson Nissan Of Summerville
Nissan · Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Summerville, SC
Hudson Nissan Of Summerville is an A-grade Nissan dealer in Charleston SC on verified out-the-door data — 91/100 across 15 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $769 — well above the SC average of $525
- Add-ons: 7% of quotes, avg $87
- Listing accuracy: 5.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 15
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#13 — Low Country Volkswagen
Volkswagen · Grade: B · Score: 88/100 · Mount Pleasant, SC
Low Country Volkswagen is a B-grade Volkswagen dealer in Charleston SC on verified out-the-door data — 88/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $632 — well above the SC average of $525
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $225
- Listing accuracy: 0.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#14 — Stokes Honda North
Honda · Grade: B · Score: 85/100 · North Charleston, SC
Stokes Honda North is a B-grade Honda dealer in Charleston SC on verified out-the-door data — 85/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $674 — well above the SC average of $525
- Add-ons: 33% of quotes, avg $484
- Listing accuracy: 4.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
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#15 — Starling Chevrolet
Chevrolet · Grade: C · Score: 77/100 · Mount Pleasant, SC
Starling Chevrolet is a C-grade Chevrolet dealer in Charleston SC on verified out-the-door data — 77/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $995 — well above the SC average of $525
- Add-ons: 22% of quotes, avg $332
- Listing accuracy: 0.6% below 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).
Charleston SC Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Charleston SC? These rankings drill into each:
Charleston SC Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walterboro Ford (CarEdge Certified) | Walterboro | A | 100 | $442 | $0 | 24 |
| 2 | Berkeley Ford | Moncks Corner | A | 98 | $489 | $125 | 8 |
| 3 | Stokes Kia | Goose Creek | A | 98 | $628 | $0 | 7 |
| 4 | Crews Subaru Of Charleston | North Charleston | A | 98 | $587 | $0 | 5 |
| 5 | Hendrick Ineos Grenadier | Charleston | A | 98 | $225 | $0 | 5 |
| 6 | Crews Chevrolet | North Charleston | A | 98 | $587 | $0 | 4 |
| 7 | Jones Ford | North Charleston | A | 97 | $470 | $0 | 7 |
| 8 | Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | Mount Pleasant | A | 96 | $569 | $0 | 5 |
| 9 | Kia Country Of Charleston | Charleston | A | 95 | $505 | $0 | 6 |
| 10 | Summerville Ford | Summerville | A | 92 | $799 | $0 | 10 |
| 11 | Baker Gmc | Charleston | A | 92 | $799 | $0 | 4 |
| 12 | Hudson Nissan Of Summerville | Summerville | A | 91 | $769 | $87 | 15 |
| 13 | Low Country Volkswagen | Mount Pleasant | B | 88 | $632 | $225 | 4 |
| 14 | Stokes Honda North | North Charleston | B | 85 | $674 | $484 | 6 |
| 15 | Starling Chevrolet | Mount Pleasant | C | 77 | $995 | $332 | 9 |
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. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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