Best Car Dealers in Kentucky
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 147 of 817 Kentucky car dealers from 488 verified out-the-door quotes. Kentucky's average doc fee is $513.
105 of 147 rated Kentucky dealers earn an A · 11 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 7, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Bluegrass State
Kentucky's dealer grade: B
87/100 average transparency score
18th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 147 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 817 dealers →Bachman Chevrolet
Jeffersontown, KY
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesKia Store East
Louisville, KY
$114 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Louisville
Louisville, KY
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesTom Gill Chevrolet
Florence, KYFlorence, KY
Jack Burford Chevrolet
Richmond, KYRichmond, KY
Swope Toyota
Elizabethtown, KYElizabethtown, KY
Jeff Wyler Honda Auto Mall
Louisville, KYLouisville, KY
Tri County Ford
Buckner, KYBuckner, KY
Infiniti Of Lexington
Lexington, KYLexington, KY
Don Franklin Nicholasville Hyundai
Nicholasville, KYNicholasville, KY
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Craig And Landreth
Louisville, KY · 18 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Louisville
Louisville, KY · 20 verified quotes
Neil Huffman Subaru
Louisville, KY · 9 verified quotes
Neil Huffman Chevrolet GMC Of Frankfort
Frankfort, KY · 3 verified quotes
Dancummins
Paris, KY · 3 verified quotes
Toyota South
Richmond, KY · 6 verified quotes
Don Franklin Corbin Toyota
Corbin, KY · 7 verified quotes
Neil Huffman Honda Of Frankfort
Frankfort, KY · 6 verified quotes
Neil Huffman Mazda
Louisville, KY · 3 verified quotes
Neil Huffman Nissan Of Frankfort
Frankfort, KY · 3 verified quotes
Swope Hyundai
Elizabethtown, KY · 7 verified quotes
Lexus Of Lexington
Lexington, KY · 8 verified quotes
Jeff Wyler Honda In Florence
Florence, KY · 17 verified quotes
Dan Cummins
Georgetown, KY · 15 verified quotes
Country Chevrolet GMC
Benton, KY · 3 verified quotes
Green'S Toyota Of Lexington
Lexington, KY · 7 verified quotes
Paul Miller Ford
Lexington, KY · 18 verified quotes
Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Lexington
Lexington, KY · 18 verified quotes
Toyota On Nicholasville
Nicholasville, KY · 4 verified quotes
Paducah Ford Lincoln
Paducah, 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 147 rated Kentucky dealers is $513, based on 488 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Kentucky?
Bachman Chevrolet, Kia Store East, Toyota Of Louisville lead the Kentucky transparency rankings. 105 of 147 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 $513. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 73% 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.