South Carolina Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in South Carolina? We analyzed 281 verified OTD quotes from 71 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
South Carolina's benchmark doc fee is $400 — $110 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 | Walterboro Ford | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #2 | Toyota Of Easley | A 100/100 | 12 |
| #3 | Kevin Whitaker | A 99.6/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Conway Ford | A 98.3/100 | 6 |
| #5 | Master Chevrolet | A 97.5/100 | 4 |
| #6 | East Coast Honda | A 96.7/100 | 7 |
| #7 | Hendrick Ineos Grenadier | A 96.7/100 | 3 |
| #8 | Richard Kay Superstore | A 96.6/100 | 10 |
| #9 | Toyota Of Greenville | A 96.5/100 | 12 |
| #10 | Land Rover Porsche Of Greenville | A 95.6/100 | 12 |
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 | Baker Cadillac Of Charleston | $799 | 4 |
| 2 | Automaxx Of The Carolinas | $790 | 5 |
| 3 | Midlands Toyota | $774 | 9 |
| 4 | Hyundai Of Charleston | $719 | 3 |
| 5 | Hyundai Of North Charleston | $719 | 5 |
| 6 | Spartanburg Toyota | $699 | 9 |
| 7 | Hendrick Chevrolet | $699 | 4 |
| 8 | Lexus Of Greenville | $699 | 12 |
| 9 | Jim Hudson Lexus | $699 | 14 |
| 10 | Florence Toyota | $621 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Of North Charleston | D 66/100 | $719 | 5 |
| Florence Toyota | D 66.5/100 | $621 | 4 |
| Automaxx Of The Carolinas | D 66.9/100 | $790 | 5 |
| Midlands Toyota | D 69.2/100 | $774 | 9 |
| Fred Anderson Kia Of Greer | D 69.3/100 | $499 | 6 |
| Hilton Head Lexus | C 72/100 | $608 | 10 |
| Hyundai Of Charleston | C 75/100 | $719 | 3 |
| Jim Hudson Lexus | C 75.2/100 | $699 | 14 |
| Butler Chrysler Dodge Jeep | C 76.2/100 | $579 | 3 |
| Fairway Lincoln Of Greenville | C 78/100 | — | 3 |
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