South Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in South Carolina? We analyzed 652 verified OTD quotes from 164 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
South Carolina's benchmark doc fee is $400 — $36 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 | Ralph Hayes Toyota | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #2 | Century BMW MINI | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #3 | Dick Brooks Honda Of Greer | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #4 | Steve White Auto Group | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Lake Murray Mitsubishi | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #6 | Kevin Whitaker | A 99.1/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Gaffney Buick GMC | A 99.1/100 | 3 |
| #8 | Conway Ford | A 98.3/100 | 6 |
| #9 | Anderson Ford Mazda | A 97.6/100 | 7 |
| #10 | Master Chevrolet | A 97.5/100 | 4 |
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 | Classic Ford Shelby | $999 | 10 |
| 2 | Baker Cadillac Of Charleston | $799 | 4 |
| 3 | Summerville Ford | $799 | 9 |
| 4 | Baker Motor Company | $799 | 4 |
| 5 | Hudson Nissan Of Summerville | $769 | 4 |
| 6 | Hyundai Of Greenville | $720 | 4 |
| 7 | Hyundai Of Charleston | $719 | 3 |
| 8 | Hyundai Of North Charleston | $719 | 5 |
| 9 | Spartanburg Imports | $699 | 17 |
| 10 | Spartanburg Honda | $699 | 28 |
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 55.9/100 | $579 | 3 |
| Hilton Head Lexus | D 62.7/100 | $608 | 10 |
| Baker Motor Company | D 63.2/100 | $799 | 4 |
| Hyundai Of North Charleston | D 65.5/100 | $719 | 5 |
| Florence Toyota | D 65.9/100 | $621 | 4 |
| Benson Automotive | D 66/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Fred Anderson Kia Of Greer | D 68.8/100 | $499 | 6 |
| Classic Ford Lincoln Of Columbia | C 70/100 | $699 | 3 |
| Miracle Nissan Of North Augusta | C 71/100 | $304 | 4 |
| Peter Boulware Toyota Of Columbia | C 72.2/100 | $500 | 3 |
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