South Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in South Carolina? We analyzed 833 verified OTD quotes from 179 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
South Carolina's average doc fee is $531 — $131 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 | East Coast Honda | A 100/100 | 9 |
| #2 | Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #3 | Conway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Conway Ford | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #5 | Escude Nissan Of Greer | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #6 | Hendrick Ineos Grenadier | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #7 | Lake Murray Mitsubishi | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Gaffney Buick GMC | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #9 | Benson Ford | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #10 | Toyota Of Greenville | A 100/100 | 11 |
Highest Doc Fees in South Carolina
These South Carolina dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $531.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summerville Ford | $799 | 9 |
| 2 | Mcdaniels Acura Of Charleston | $799 | 3 |
| 3 | Baker Cadillac Of Charleston | $799 | 8 |
| 4 | Parks Buick Gmc, Llc | $799 | 3 |
| 5 | Automaxx Of The Carolinas | $790 | 7 |
| 6 | Midlands Honda | $774 | 4 |
| 7 | Midlands Toyota | $774 | 11 |
| 8 | Hudson Nissan Of Summerville | $769 | 21 |
| 9 | Hendrick Chevrolet | $739 | 5 |
| 10 | Lexus Of Greenville | $720 | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks Buick Gmc, Llc | D 60.9/100 | $799 | 3 |
| Automaxx Of The Carolinas | D 62.5/100 | $790 | 7 |
| BMW Of Columbia | D 67/100 | $0 | 4 |
| Hyundai Of North Charleston | C 70.4/100 | $719 | 5 |
| Classic Ford Lincoln Of Columbia | C 71/100 | $699 | 3 |
| Miracle Nissan Of North Augusta | C 71/100 | $152 | 4 |
| Hyundai Of Charleston | C 73.2/100 | $719 | 4 |
| Florence Toyota | C 73.3/100 | $621 | 5 |
| Fred Anderson Toyota Of Greer | C 74/100 | $599 | 5 |
| Stateline Alfa Romeo | C 74/100 | $699 | 4 |
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