Best Car Dealers in South Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 200 of 1020 South Carolina car dealers from 906 verified out-the-door quotes. South Carolina's average doc fee is $485.
115 of 200 rated South Carolina dealers earn an A · 22 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Palmetto State
South Carolina's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
23rd highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 200 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1020 dealers →Quality Kia Of Greenwood
Greenwood, SC
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesConway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Conway, SC
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesLake Murray Mitsubishi
Irmo, SC
$260 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesGaffney Buick GMC
Gaffney, SCGaffney, SC
Conway Ford
Conway, SCConway, SC
East Coast Honda
Myrtle Beach, SCMyrtle Beach, SC
Master Chevrolet
Aiken, SCAiken, SC
Century BMW MINI
Greenville, SCGreenville, SC
Benson Ford
Easley, SCEasley, SC
Escude Nissan Of Greer
Greer, SCGreer, SC
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More Dealers in South Carolina
Southern Motor Company
Lancaster, SC
Southern Motor Company
North Charleston, SC
Southpark Auto Sales
Turbeville, SC
Sparks Toyota
Conway, SC
Spartan Auto Brokers
Boiling Springs, SC
Speedway Motors Of Hardeeville Llc
Hardeeville, SC
Spinning Wrenches Complete Auto Care & Auto Sales
Columbia, SC
Sports & Imports Inc
Spartanburg, SC
Sports And Imports Cars
Spartanburg, SC
Spot Automotives
North Charleston, SC
Ss Auto Llc
Spartanburg, SC
Stan Egan's Auto World
Greer, SC
Stan Egan's Auto World, Inc
Greer, SC
Star Auto Sales Llc
Columbia, SC
Starling Chevrolet
Mount Pleasant, SC
Starmount Motors, Llc
Lancaster, SC
Stateline Maserati
Fort Mill, SC
Stellar Motors
Lexington, SC
Steve Padgett's Honda Of Lake Murray
Irmo, SC
Steve White Auto Group
Greenville, SC
Dealers by City in South Carolina
South Carolina doc fee law
South Carolina has no doc fee cap; closing fees must be filed with the state and disclosed, and they routinely run $400 to $700.
South Carolina Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in South Carolina?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 200 rated South Carolina dealers is $485, based on 906 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. South Carolina sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in South Carolina?
Quality Kia Of Greenwood, Conway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Lake Murray Mitsubishi lead the South Carolina transparency rankings. 115 of 200 rated South Carolina dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are South Carolina dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new South Carolina quotes are verified.
How South Carolina compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in South Carolina
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in South Carolina is $485. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 57% of dealers in South Carolina charge no mandatory add-ons.
- Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
- Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair doc fees and minimal add-ons.