Best Car Dealerships in Savannah, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- The top 15 car dealerships in Savannah across all brands, ranked by CarEdge on verified out-the-door quotes — not star ratings.
- Jimmy Britt Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (Chrysler, Statesboro) is the most transparent dealership in the Savannah metro by verified data.
- J.C. Lewis Mazda is the only CarEdge Certified dealer in Savannah. Certified dealers hold an A grade and guarantee 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.
- 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 Savannah metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 19 dealerships across the Savannah area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. One of them, J.C. Lewis Mazda, is CarEdge Certified. 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).
CarEdge Certified Dealers in Savannah
J.C. Lewis Mazda is the only CarEdge Certified dealer in Savannah. Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and commit to four promises 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.
- J.C. Lewis Mazda (Mazda, Savannah, GA), A grade, 95/100 across 6 verified quotes
See every CarEdge Certified dealer →
Top 15 Car Dealerships in Savannah
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Jimmy Britt Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Statesboro, GA
Jimmy Britt Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Savannah on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $489 — well below the GA average of $792
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#2 — Hilton Head Bmw
BMW · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Bluffton, SC
Hilton Head Bmw is an A-grade BMW dealer in Savannah on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $596 — above the SC average of $528
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#3 — Autonation Volkswagen Hilton Head
Volkswagen · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Hardeeville, SC
Autonation Volkswagen Hilton Head is an A-grade Volkswagen dealer in Savannah on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $599 — above the SC average of $528
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 6.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#4 — Hilton Head Honda
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Bluffton, SC
Hilton Head Honda is an A-grade Honda dealer in Savannah on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $503 — below the SC average of $528
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#5 — Savannah Toyota
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Savannah, GA
Savannah Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Savannah on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $698 — below the GA average of $792
- Add-ons: 20% of quotes, avg $219
- Listing accuracy: 1.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#6 — J.C. Lewis Mazda
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · CarEdge Certified · Savannah, GA
J.C. Lewis Mazda is the only CarEdge Certified dealer in Savannah (Mazda). Beyond its A grade (95/100 across 6 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: $889 — above the GA average of $792
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
- CarEdge Certified: Yes. Guarantee verified by ongoing CarEdge AI mystery shops. What CarEdge Certified means
See full review & verified quotes →
#7 — Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Hilton Head
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Hardeeville, SC
Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Hilton Head is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Savannah on verified out-the-door data — 94/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $599 — above the SC average of $528
- Add-ons: 20% of quotes, avg $119
- Listing accuracy: 3.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#8 — J.C. Lewis Ford Pooler
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Pooler, GA
J.C. Lewis Ford Pooler is an A-grade Ford dealer in Savannah on verified out-the-door data — 93/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $889 — above the GA average of $792
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.1% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#9 — J.C. Lewis Ford Savannah
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Hinesville, GA
J.C. Lewis Ford Savannah is an A-grade Ford dealer in Savannah on verified out-the-door data — 93/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $889 — above the GA average of $792
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#10 — Kia Country Of Hilton Head
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Okatie, SC
Kia Country Of Hilton Head is an A-grade Kia dealer in Savannah on verified out-the-door data — 92/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $575 — above the SC average of $528
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#11 — J.C. Lewis Ford
Ford · Grade: B · Score: 88/100 · Hinesville, GA
J.C. Lewis Ford is a B-grade Ford dealer in Savannah on verified out-the-door data — 88/100 across 58 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $889 — above the GA average of $792
- Add-ons: 7% of quotes, avg $26
- Listing accuracy: 1.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 58
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#12 — Volvo Cars Hilton Head
Volvo · Grade: B · Score: 88/100 · Bluffton, SC
Volvo Cars Hilton Head is a B-grade Volvo dealer in Savannah on verified out-the-door data — 88/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $225 — well below the SC average of $528
- Add-ons: 29% of quotes, avg $428
- Listing accuracy: 3.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#13 — Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Chrysler · Grade: B · Score: 86/100 · Beaufort, SC
Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep is a B-grade Chrysler dealer in Savannah on verified out-the-door data — 86/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $579 — above the SC average of $528
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $1,467
- Listing accuracy: 5.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#14 — Grainger Honda
Honda · Grade: B · Score: 85/100 · Savannah, GA
Grainger Honda is a B-grade Honda dealer in Savannah on verified out-the-door data — 85/100 across 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $698 — below the GA average of $792
- Add-ons: 50% of quotes, avg $1,198
- Listing accuracy: 3.9% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
See full review & verified quotes →
#15 — J.C. Lewis Ford Hinesville
Ford · Grade: B · Score: 85/100 · Hinesville, GA
J.C. Lewis Ford Hinesville is a B-grade Ford dealer in Savannah on verified out-the-door data — 85/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $889 — above the GA average of $792
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
See full review & verified quotes →
Savannah Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Savannah? These rankings drill into each:
Savannah Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Britt Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram | Statesboro | A | 100 | $489 | $0 | 4 |
| 2 | Hilton Head Bmw | Bluffton | A | 98 | $596 | $0 | 5 |
| 3 | Autonation Volkswagen Hilton Head | Hardeeville | A | 98 | $599 | $0 | 4 |
| 4 | Hilton Head Honda | Bluffton | A | 98 | $503 | $0 | 4 |
| 5 | Savannah Toyota | Savannah | A | 96 | $698 | $219 | 5 |
| 6 | J.C. Lewis Mazda (CarEdge Certified) | Savannah | A | 95 | $889 | $0 | 6 |
| 7 | Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Hilton Head | Hardeeville | A | 94 | $599 | $119 | 5 |
| 8 | J.C. Lewis Ford Pooler | Pooler | A | 93 | $889 | $0 | 5 |
| 9 | J.C. Lewis Ford Savannah | Hinesville | A | 93 | $889 | $0 | 5 |
| 10 | Kia Country Of Hilton Head | Okatie | A | 92 | $575 | $0 | 4 |
| 11 | J.C. Lewis Ford | Hinesville | B | 88 | $889 | $26 | 58 |
| 12 | Volvo Cars Hilton Head | Bluffton | B | 88 | $225 | $428 | 7 |
| 13 | Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep | Beaufort | B | 86 | $579 | $1,467 | 4 |
| 14 | Grainger Honda | Savannah | B | 85 | $698 | $1,198 | 10 |
| 15 | J.C. Lewis Ford Hinesville | Hinesville | B | 85 | $889 | $0 | 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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