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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lexington earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Moderate confidence — based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Lexington, KY
Collected Oct 29, 2025Dec 29, 2025 · Updated Apr 27, 2026

Location

Lexington, KY

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The full story

Why Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lexington earned this grade

Between October 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 15 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

What they do well

2 things

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 15 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$799 is $159 above the KY average of $640. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

15 verified OTD quotes from Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lexington

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

4 vehicle transactions15 individual quotes

2024 Ford F-150

Raptor 4x4 SuperCrewNew
$75,015
$799doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Ram 1500

Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WBNew5 quotes
$64,132
$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $530
View 5 Quotes →

2026 Ram 1500

Laramie 4x4 Crew CabNew8 quotes
$71,849
$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $23
View 8 Quotes →

2026 Ram 1500

Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 144.5 in. WBNew
$70,645
$799doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($799) is well above average ($521)

Tips for Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lexington

  • Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • 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 14% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lexington's doc fee?

Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lexington charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The KY average is $521. This is based on 15 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lexington add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lexington does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lexington a good dealer?

Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lexington has a transparency score of 91.6/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 15 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lexington in Lexington, KY, that has meant 15 verified OTD quotes across 2 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
72
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
KY avg$640
National avg$400

Pulled 15 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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