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
Oxmoor Toyota
Louisville, KY · 9 verified quotes
Louisville Infiniti
Louisville, KY · 13 verified quotes
Gates Honda
Richmond, KY · 4 verified quotes
Town & Country Ford Of Louisville
Louisville, KY · 5 verified quotes
Oxmoor Mazda
Louisville, KY · 9 verified quotes
Kerry Nissan
Florence, KY · 4 verified quotes
Hardin County Honda
Elizabethtown, KY · 4 verified quotes
Kerry Mazda Of Florence
Florence, KY · 4 verified quotes
Lexus Of Louisville
Jeffersontown, KY · 5 verified quotes
Perkins Motor Plex
Mayfield, KY · 5 verified quotes
Jack Kain Ford
Versailles, KY · 3 verified quotes
Bill Collins Ford Lincoln Of Louisville
Louisville, KY · 7 verified quotes
Linwood Paducah
Paducah, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
James Collins Ford
Louisville, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Walters Toyota
Pikeville, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Wildcat Chevrolet
Cadiz, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dan Cummins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Paris
Paris, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Drive Today Auto Sales
Mount Sterling, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bachman Volkswagen
Louisville, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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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.