South Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in South Carolina? We analyzed 916 verified OTD quotes from 197 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
South Carolina's average doc fee is $512 — $112 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 | Gaffney Buick GMC | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #2 | Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Richard Kay Superstore | A 100/100 | 10 |
| #4 | Lake Murray Mitsubishi | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #5 | Toyota of Easley | A 100/100 | 13 |
| #6 | Hendrick Ineos Grenadier | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Master Chevrolet | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Century BMW MINI | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #9 | Steve White Auto Group | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #10 | East Coast Honda | A 98.9/100 | 9 |
Highest Doc Fees in South Carolina
These South Carolina dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $512.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classic Ford Shelby | $999 | 10 |
| 2 | Baker Cadillac of Charleston | $799 | 4 |
| 3 | Summerville Ford | $799 | 9 |
| 4 | Baker Motor Company | $799 | 4 |
| 5 | Midlands Honda | $774 | 4 |
| 6 | Hudson Nissan of Summerville | $769 | 5 |
| 7 | Hyundai of Greenville | $720 | 7 |
| 8 | Hyundai of Charleston | $719 | 3 |
| 9 | Hyundai of North Charleston | $719 | 5 |
| 10 | Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia | $709 | 11 |
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 | D 60.2/100 | $579 | 3 |
| Baker Motor Company | D 63.7/100 | $799 | 4 |
| Benson Automotive | D 66/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Hilton Head Lexus | D 67/100 | $608 | 10 |
| Hyundai of North Charleston | D 69.8/100 | $719 | 5 |
| Classic Ford Lincoln of Columbia | C 70.4/100 | $699 | 3 |
| Florence Toyota | C 70.7/100 | $621 | 5 |
| Miracle Nissan of North Augusta | C 71/100 | $304 | 4 |
| Fred Anderson Kia of Greer | C 72.7/100 | $499 | 6 |
| Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia | C 74/100 | $709 | 11 |
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