Best Car Dealers in Kentucky
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 241 of 849 Kentucky car dealers from 743 verified out-the-door quotes. Kentucky's average doc fee is $596.
172 of 241 rated Kentucky dealers earn an A · 26 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 5, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Bluegrass State
Kentucky's dealer grade: B
85/100 average transparency score
14th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 241 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 849 dealers →Tom Gill Chevrolet
Florence, KY
$97 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Louisville
Louisville, KY
$97 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesPogue Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat
Greenville, KY
$157 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesO'Brien Ford
Shelbyville, KYShelbyville, KY
Bachman Subaru
Louisville, KYLouisville, KY
Coad Toyota Paducah
Paducah, KYPaducah, KY
Jack Burford Chevrolet Inc
Richmond, KYRichmond, KY
Kia Store East
Louisville, KYLouisville, KY
Wildcat Chevrolet
Cadiz, KYCadiz, KY
Swope Toyota
Elizabethtown, KYElizabethtown, KY
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Don Franklin Columbia Ford
Columbia, KY · 3 verified quotes
Jeff Wyler Honda Auto Mall
Louisville, KY · 11 verified quotes
Performance Lexus Northern Kentucky
Fort Wright, KY · 6 verified quotes
Audi Louisville
Louisville, KY · 4 verified quotes
Tri County Ford
Buckner, KY · 3 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Louisville
Louisville, KY · 20 verified quotes
Jeff Wyler Honda In Florence
Florence, KY · 19 verified quotes
Craig And Landreth
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Neil Huffman Honda Of Frankfort
Frankfort, KY · 9 verified quotes
Don Franklin Corbin Toyota
Corbin, KY · 7 verified quotes
Toyota South
Richmond, KY · 6 verified quotes
Don Franklin Glasgow Chevrolet
Glasgow, KY · 4 verified quotes
Infiniti Of Lexington
Lexington, KY · 4 verified quotes
Neil Huffman Nissan Of Frankfort
Frankfort, KY · 4 verified quotes
Dancummins
Paris, KY · 3 verified quotes
Dan Cummins CDJR Of Georgetown
Georgetown, KY · 3 verified quotes
Dan Cummins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Georgetown
Georgetown, KY · 3 verified quotes
Don Franklin London Ford
London, KY · 3 verified quotes
Don Franklin Nicholasville Hyundai
Nicholasville, KY · 3 verified quotes
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Dealers by City in Kentucky
Kentucky Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Kentucky?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 177 rated Kentucky dealers is $596, based on 743 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Kentucky sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Kentucky?
Tom Gill Chevrolet, Toyota Of Louisville, Pogue Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat lead the Kentucky transparency rankings. 172 of 241 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: 78% 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.