South Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in South Carolina? We analyzed 517 verified OTD quotes from 129 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
South Carolina's benchmark doc fee is $400 — $38 above the national average.
South Carolina Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in South Carolina
The most transparent dealers in South Carolina based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dick Brooks Honda Of Greer | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #2 | Steve White Auto Group | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Lake Murray Mitsubishi | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #4 | Ralph Hayes Toyota | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #5 | Kevin Whitaker | A 99.2/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Conway Ford | A 98.3/100 | 6 |
| #7 | Master Chevrolet | A 97.5/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Stokes Honda Cars Of Beaufort | A 97/100 | 3 |
| #9 | Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | A 96.7/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Hendrick Ineos Grenadier | A 96.7/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in South Carolina
These South Carolina dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state benchmark is $400.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baker Cadillac Of Charleston | $799 | 4 |
| 2 | Summerville Ford | $799 | 9 |
| 3 | Baker Motor Company | $799 | 4 |
| 4 | Automaxx Of The Carolinas | $790 | 7 |
| 5 | Midlands Toyota | $774 | 9 |
| 6 | Hudson Nissan Of Summerville | $769 | 4 |
| 7 | Hyundai Of Charleston | $719 | 3 |
| 8 | Hyundai Of North Charleston | $719 | 5 |
| 9 | Spartanburg Honda | $699 | 28 |
| 10 | Ford Of Spartanburg | $699 | 12 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in South Carolina
These South Carolina dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep | F 56/100 | $579 | 3 |
| Automaxx Of The Carolinas | D 60.5/100 | $790 | 7 |
| Hilton Head Lexus | D 62.8/100 | $608 | 10 |
| Baker Motor Company | D 63.2/100 | $799 | 4 |
| Hyundai Of North Charleston | D 65.6/100 | $719 | 5 |
| Florence Toyota | D 66/100 | $621 | 4 |
| Midlands Toyota | D 66.7/100 | $774 | 9 |
| Moore Automotive Group | D 66.7/100 | $699 | 6 |
| Fred Anderson Kia Of Greer | D 68.8/100 | $499 | 6 |
| Miracle Nissan Of North Augusta | C 71/100 | $304 | 4 |
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