Best Car Dealers in South Carolina
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 201 of 1020 South Carolina car dealers from 908 verified out-the-door quotes. South Carolina's average doc fee is $484.
116 of 201 rated South Carolina dealers earn an A · 22 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 8, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Palmetto State
South Carolina's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
21st highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 201 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1020 dealers →Conway Ford
Conway, SC
$190 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesGaffney Buick GMC
Gaffney, SC
$85 below the South Carolina average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesQuality Kia Of Greenwood
Greenwood, SC
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Easley
Easley, SCEasley, SC
Escude Nissan Of Greer
Greer, SCGreer, SC
Conway Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Conway, SCConway, SC
Master Chevrolet
Aiken, SCAiken, SC
Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Mount Pleasant, SCMount Pleasant, SC
Lake Murray Mitsubishi
Irmo, SCIrmo, SC
Hendrick Ineos Grenadier
Charleston, SCCharleston, SC
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More Dealers in South Carolina
Universal Imports
Myrtle Beach, SC
Unlimited Auto Care
Gaffney, SC
Upcountry Motors
Taylors, SC
Upfront Auto Sales
Roebuck, SC
Upstate Automotive Llc
Gaffney, SC
Upstate Carolina Cars
Landrum, SC
Upstate Rv, Llc
Greer, SC
Usa Supercenter
Columbia, SC
V's Classic Cars
Hartsville, SC
Vaden Of Beaufort GMC
Beaufort, SC
Ventura Motors Llc
Hartsville, SC
Versuch Tuning Inc
Anderson, SC
Victor's Auto Sales
Greenville, SC
Victory Motor Sales
Summerville, SC
Villalobos Auto Sales
North Augusta, SC
Vip Motors
West Columbia, SC
Volkswagen Of Florence
Florence, SC
Volvo Cars Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, SC
Vp Auto
Greenville, SC
Wakefield Automotive, Inc.
Spartanburg, 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 201 rated South Carolina dealers is $484, based on 908 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?
Conway Ford, Gaffney Buick GMC, Quality Kia Of Greenwood lead the South Carolina transparency rankings. 116 of 201 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 $484. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 58% 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.