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 27, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Bluegrass State
Kentucky's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
13th 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 quotesToyota Of Louisville
Louisville, KY
$88 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesTom Gill Chevrolet
Florence, KY
$88 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 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
Drive Today Auto Sales
Mount Sterling, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Bachman Subaru
Louisville, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Bachman Volkswagen
Louisville, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Jim Johnson Nissan
Bowling Green, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Pogue Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat
Greenville, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Jeff Wyler Florence Buick GMC
Florence, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
James Collins Ford
Louisville, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Dan Cummins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Paris
Paris, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac
Bowling Green, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hunt Ford Chrysler
Franklin, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Walters Toyota
Pikeville, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Auto Plus Auto Sales Llc
Louisville, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Linwood Paducah
Paducah, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Bob Swope Ford
Elizabethtown, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Broadway Auto Mall
Lexington, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
O'Brien
Shelbyville, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Don Franklin Kia Bowling Green
Bowling Green, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jeff Wyler Nissan Of Louisville
Saint Matthews, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Benton Ford
Benton, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Piles Chevrolet, Inc.
Dry Ridge, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited 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, Toyota Of Louisville, Tom Gill Chevrolet 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.