State of dealer fees 2026
Dealer fees in South Carolina: 2026
#21 of 51 for average doc fee
8.2 vehicle-loan complaints per 100k residents in 2025#8 of 51 · 456 complaints · CFPB
Soft limit. Fees up to $225 are presumed OK; higher fees must be filed with the Department of Consumer Affairs. S.C. Code 37-2-307
- ComplaintsEighth-highest CFPB vehicle-loan complaint rate in 2025.Source: CFPB complaints
Compare nearby and high-fee states
Nearby
- Georgia $761
- North Carolina $735
Highest average doc fees
- Florida $912
- Virginia $828
- District of Columbia $800
- Georgia $761
- Maryland $755
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