Best Kia Dealerships in South Carolina, Ranked by CarEdge Data
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for Kia dealers across South Carolina. We grade dealers using verified out-the-door quotes — real PDFs, emails, and signed deals — not Google star ratings.
We graded every Kia dealer in South Carolina with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence. If you’re shopping a specific metro, jump to the city-by-city rankings below for a tighter local shortlist.
Last updated November 11, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
What is the best Kia dealer in South Carolina?
The best Kia dealer in South Carolina by verified out-the-door price data is Burns Kia (Orangeburg, SC): A grade, 100/100 across 7 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 7 quotes from the past year.
Close behind:
- Stokes Kia (Goose Creek), A grade, 98/100 across 5 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 5 quotes from the past year.
- Kia Country Of Charleston (Charleston), A grade, 97/100 across 6 quotes from the past year, with no quoted add-ons in its 6 quotes from the past year.
Best for:
- Lowest dealer fees: Kia Country Of Charleston (Charleston), $531, against the SC median of $599.
- No quoted add-ons: Burns Kia (Orangeburg), none in its 7 quotes from the past year.
- Most quotes, past year: Fred Anderson Kia Of Greenville (Greenville), 20 quotes from the past year behind its B.
Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.
Full ranking, dealer fees and quoted add-ons for every graded dealer are below.
Top 9 Kia Dealers in South Carolina
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Burns Kia
Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Orangeburg, SC
Burns Kia is the top-graded Kia dealer in South Carolina by verified data — A grade, 100/100, based on 7 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $599 — at the SC median
- Quoted add-ons: None in 7 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 7
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#2 — Stokes Kia
Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Goose Creek, SC
Stokes Kia put no quoted add-ons on any of its 5 quotes from the past year — rare for an A-grade Kia dealer.
- Dealer fees: $610 — above the SC median of $599
- Quoted add-ons: None in 5 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 5
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#3 — Kia Country Of Charleston
Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Charleston, SC
Not one of Kia Country Of Charleston’s 6 quotes from the past year carried a quoted add-on — a clean record at the A grade.
- Dealer fees: $531 — below the SC median of $599
- Quoted add-ons: None in 6 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 6
See full review & verified quotes →
#4 — Jts Kia Of Rock Hill
Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Rock Hill, SC
Jts Kia Of Rock Hill keeps the F&I office out of it: no quoted add-ons in its 4 quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $589 — below the SC median of $599
- Quoted add-ons: None in 4 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 4
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#5 — Kia Country Of Hilton Head
Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Okatie, SC
Kia Country Of Hilton Head put no quoted add-ons on any of its 4 quotes from the past year — rare for an A-grade Kia dealer.
- Dealer fees: $575 — below the SC median of $599
- Quoted add-ons: None in 4 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 4
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#6 — Kia Of Myrtle Beach
Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Myrtle Beach, SC
Not one of Kia Of Myrtle Beach’s 4 quotes from the past year carried a quoted add-on — a clean record at the A grade.
- Dealer fees: $682 — above the SC median of $599
- Quoted add-ons: None in 4 quotes from the past year
- Quotes, past year: 4
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#7 — Fred Anderson Kia Of Greenville
Grade: B · Score: 80/100 · Greenville, SC
Fred Anderson Kia Of Greenville holds the B grade across 20 quotes from the past year — a substantial sample size.
- Dealer fees: $599 — at the SC median
- Quoted add-ons: On 14 of 20 quotes from the past year (70%)
- Quotes, past year: 20
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#8 — Fred Anderson Kia Of Greer
Grade: B · Score: 80/100 · Greer, SC
Fred Anderson Kia Of Greer earns a solid B on verified data — dealer fees at or below the SC median. The one watch-out: quoted add-ons show on 91% of its quotes from the past year.
- Dealer fees: $599 — at the SC median
- Quoted add-ons: On 10 of 11 quotes from the past year (91%)
- Quotes, past year: 11
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#9 — Benson Kia
Grade: C · Score: 79/100 · Spartanburg, SC
Benson Kia grades a C — quoted add-ons appear on 100% of its quotes from the past year. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Dealer fees: $549 — below the SC median of $599
- Quoted add-ons: On 4 of 4 quotes from the past year (100%)
- Quotes, past year: 4
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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.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Are the dealer’s fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can’t say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don’t count against them.
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
- Data Quality (10%) — Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60). Read the methodology →
Kia Dealers by Metro in South Carolina
Shopping a specific city? These metro-level rankings drill into Kia dealers near each major South Carolina market:
South Carolina Kia Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Dealer Fees | Quoted Add-ons | Quotes, Past Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burns Kia | Orangeburg | A | 100 | $599 | None | 7 |
| 2 | Stokes Kia | Goose Creek | A | 98 | $610 | None | 5 |
| 3 | Kia Country Of Charleston | Charleston | A | 97 | $531 | None | 6 |
| 4 | Jts Kia Of Rock Hill | Rock Hill | A | 97 | $589 | None | 4 |
| 5 | Kia Country Of Hilton Head | Okatie | A | 97 | $575 | None | 4 |
| 6 | Kia Of Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach | A | 93 | $682 | None | 4 |
| 7 | Fred Anderson Kia Of Greenville | Greenville | B | 80 | $599 | 70% | 20 |
| 8 | Fred Anderson Kia Of Greer | Greer | B | 80 | $599 | 91% | 11 |
| 9 | Benson Kia | Spartanburg | C | 79 | $549 | 100% | 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 advertised price. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the advertised number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, dealer fees, quoted add-ons and advertised price 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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