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Don Franklin Lexington Auto Mall

Lexington, KY·4 verified quotes*

Jan 15, 2026Mar 3, 2026· Score updated Apr 5, 2026

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Transparent Dealer
Score: 94.3/100

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
81
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($689) is slightly above KY average ($626)
  • No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$689
KY avg$626
National avg$398

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 vehicle transactions4 individual quotes

2022 Toyota Venza

XLE2 quotes
$30,737
$689doc feeNo add-onsSaved $423
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2025 Hyundai Elantra N

NNew2 quotes
$35,570
$689doc feeNo add-onsSaved $985
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Don Franklin Lexington Auto Mall's doc fee?

Don Franklin Lexington Auto Mall charges a typical documentation fee of $689. The KY average is $499. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Don Franklin Lexington Auto Mall add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Don Franklin Lexington Auto Mall does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Don Franklin Lexington Auto Mall a good dealer?

Don Franklin Lexington Auto Mall has a transparency score of 94.3/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Don Franklin Lexington Auto Mall

  • Doc fee ($689) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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