South Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in South Carolina? We analyzed 779 verified OTD quotes from 167 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
South Carolina's average doc fee is $529 — $129 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 | Toyota of Greenville | A 100/100 | 11 |
| #2 | Benson Ford | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #3 | Toyota Of Easley | A 100/100 | 14 |
| #4 | Century BMW MINI | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #5 | Conway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Conway Ford | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #7 | East Coast Honda | A 100/100 | 9 |
| #8 | Richard Kay Superstore | A 100/100 | 10 |
| #9 | Quality Kia Of Greenwood | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #10 | Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | A 100/100 | 6 |
Highest Doc Fees in South Carolina
These South Carolina dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $529.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUMMERVILLE Ford | $799 | 9 |
| 2 | Baker Cadillac of Charleston | $799 | 8 |
| 3 | Mcdaniels Acura Of Charleston | $799 | 3 |
| 4 | AutoMaxx of the Carolinas | $790 | 7 |
| 5 | MIDLANDS Honda | $774 | 4 |
| 6 | Midlands Toyota | $774 | 8 |
| 7 | Hudson Nissan of Summerville | $769 | 4 |
| 8 | Hyundai of Greenville | $720 | 7 |
| 9 | Hyundai of Charleston | $719 | 4 |
| 10 | HYUNDAI of North Charleston | $719 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AutoMaxx of the Carolinas | D 62.4/100 | $790 | 7 |
| Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia | D 63/100 | $709 | 4 |
| Parks Buick Gmc, Llc | D 63.9/100 | $699 | 3 |
| HYUNDAI of North Charleston | C 70.3/100 | $719 | 5 |
| Classic Ford Lincoln of Columbia | C 70.9/100 | $699 | 3 |
| Miracle Nissan of North Augusta | C 71/100 | $304 | 4 |
| Hyundai of Charleston | C 73.2/100 | $719 | 4 |
| Florence Toyota | C 73.3/100 | $621 | 5 |
| Stateline Alfa Romeo | C 73.9/100 | $699 | 4 |
| Moore Automotive Group | C 74.1/100 | $699 | 8 |
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