Best Car Dealers in Kentucky
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 180 of 812 Kentucky car dealers from 575 verified out-the-door quotes. Kentucky's average doc fee is $587.
126 of 180 rated Kentucky dealers earn an A · 15 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Bluegrass State
Kentucky's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
14th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 180 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 812 dealers →Coad Toyota Paducah
Paducah, KY
$188 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTom Gill Chevrolet
Florence, KY
$88 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Louisville
Louisville, KY
$88 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesKia Store East
Louisville, KYLouisville, KY
O'Brien Ford
Shelbyville, KYShelbyville, KY
Jack Burford Chevrolet
Richmond, KYRichmond, KY
Swope Toyota
Elizabethtown, KYElizabethtown, KY
Don Franklin Columbia Ford
Columbia, KYColumbia, KY
Jeff Wyler Honda Auto Mall
Louisville, KYLouisville, KY
Tri County Ford
Buckner, KYBuckner, KY
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More Dealers in Kentucky
Green's Toyota Of Lexington
Lexington, KY · 7 verified quotes
Country Chevrolet GMC
Benton, KY · 3 verified quotes
Gary Force Honda
Bowling Green, KY · 10 verified quotes
Toyota On Nicholasville
Nicholasville, KY · 4 verified quotes
Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Lexington
Lexington, KY · 18 verified quotes
Paducah Ford Lincoln
Paducah, KY · 3 verified quotes
Quantrell Cadillac Inc
Lexington, KY · 3 verified quotes
Paul Miller Ford
Lexington, KY · 18 verified quotes
Toyota Of Bowling Green
Bowling Green, KY · 8 verified quotes
Tim Short Ford
Hazard, KY · 4 verified quotes
Lexus Of Lexington
Lexington, KY · 9 verified quotes
Bob Hook Chevrolet
Louisville, KY · 6 verified quotes
Kerry Chevrolet
Alexandria, KY · 3 verified quotes
Frankfort Toyota
Frankfort, KY · 3 verified quotes
Don Franklin Bardstown Chevrolet Buick
Bardstown, KY · 3 verified quotes
Sternberg Chevrolet
Louisville, KY · 3 verified quotes
Morehead Auto Group
Morehead, KY · 5 verified quotes
Gates Auto Family
Richmond, KY · 6 verified quotes
Oxmoor Hyundai
Jeffersontown, KY · 4 verified quotes
Audi Louisville
Louisville, KY · 3 verified quotes
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Kentucky Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Kentucky?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 141 rated Kentucky dealers is $587, based on 575 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Kentucky?
Coad Toyota Paducah, Tom Gill Chevrolet, Toyota Of Louisville lead the Kentucky transparency rankings. 126 of 180 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 $587. 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.