Best Car Dealers in Kentucky
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 200 of 825 Kentucky car dealers from 605 verified out-the-door quotes. Kentucky's average doc fee is $596.
137 of 200 rated Kentucky dealers earn an A · 21 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 13, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Bluegrass State
Kentucky's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
12th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 200 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 825 dealers →O'Brien Ford
Shelbyville, KY
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesKia Store East
Louisville, KY
$197 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTom Gill Chevrolet
Florence, KY
$97 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesCoad Toyota Paducah
Paducah, KYPaducah, KY
Toyota Of Louisville
Louisville, KYLouisville, KY
Wildcat Chevrolet
Cadiz, KYCadiz, KY
Jack Burford Chevrolet
Richmond, KYRichmond, KY
Swope Toyota
Elizabethtown, KYElizabethtown, KY
Don Franklin Columbia Ford
Columbia, KYColumbia, KY
Tri County Ford
Buckner, KYBuckner, KY
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Louisville, KY · 20 verified quotes
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Corbin, KY · 7 verified quotes
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Kentucky Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Kentucky?
As of August 2026, the average documentation fee at 154 rated Kentucky dealers is $596, based on 605 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Kentucky?
O'Brien Ford, Kia Store East, Tom Gill Chevrolet lead the Kentucky transparency rankings. 137 of 200 rated Kentucky dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Kentucky 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 Kentucky quotes are verified.
How Kentucky 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 Kentucky
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Kentucky is $596. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 76% of dealers in Kentucky 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.