Best Car Dealers in Kentucky
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 182 of 812 Kentucky car dealers from 577 verified out-the-door quotes. Kentucky's average doc fee is $582.
128 of 182 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
14th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 182 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 812 dealers →Tom Gill Chevrolet
Florence, KY
$83 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Louisville
Louisville, KY
$83 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesCoad Toyota Paducah
Paducah, KY
$183 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 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
Look up any dealer’s transparency grade
Search 13,000+ dealers by name, brand, city, or zip.
More Dealers in Kentucky
Don Moore Toyota
Owensboro, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Collins Nissan
Louisville, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hyundai Of Louisville
Louisville, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kerry Toyota
Florence, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Paradise Motorsports I
Lexington, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Don Jacobs Motor Cars
Lexington, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Toyota Of Madisonville
Madisonville, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cb Automotive Llc
Corbin, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Kerry Hyundai
Florence, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Jake Sweeney Kia
Florence, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Midwest Auto Store
Florence, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Kerry Volkswagen Of Florence
Florence, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Premium Motors
Louisville, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Glenn Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Louisville
Louisville, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Jeff Wyler Ft Thomas, Inc
Fort Thomas, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Audi Chattanooga / Village Volkswagen Chattanooga
Madisonville, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Shelbyville Jeep
Shelbyville, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Ryan Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Monticello
Monticello, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Oxmoor CDJR
Louisville, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Alton Blakley
Somerset, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dealers by City in Kentucky
Kentucky Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Kentucky?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee at 143 rated Kentucky dealers is $582, based on 577 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Kentucky?
Tom Gill Chevrolet, Toyota Of Louisville, Coad Toyota Paducah lead the Kentucky transparency rankings. 128 of 182 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 $582. 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.