Best Car Dealers Near Bardstown, KY
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 3 of 4 car dealers near Bardstown, KY from 5 verified out-the-door quotes. The average doc fee at rated dealers here is $695.
Data updated Sep 5, 2026 · How we score dealers
Based on 3 dealers with verified quotes.
Top-Rated Dealers Near Bardstown
Don Franklin Bardstown Chevrolet
Bardstown, KY
$99 above the KY average
$332 avg add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesDerby City Automotive
Bardstown, KY
$596 below the KY average
No mandatory add-ons · 1 verified quote
See the quotesConway Heaton
Bardstown, KY
$596 below the KY average
$139 avg add-ons · 1 verified quote
See the quotesAll Car Dealers Near Bardstown
Don Franklin Bardstown Chevrolet
Bardstown, KY · 3 verified quotes
Derby City Automotive
Bardstown, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Conway Heaton
Bardstown, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Wright's Auto Sales
Bardstown, KY
Tips for Buying a Car in KY
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in KY is $596. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Watch for add-ons: Only 33% of dealers here charge no add-ons. Review your OTD quote carefully.
- 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.
Car Dealers Near Bardstown FAQ
What is the best car dealer near Bardstown, KY?
Don Franklin Bardstown Chevrolet (Bardstown, KY) is the highest-graded dealer near Bardstown on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index — A grade, 91/100, based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes.
What doc fee do dealers near Bardstown charge?
As of September 2026, rated dealers near Bardstown, KY charge an average documentation fee of $695, compared to a KY state average of $596 — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
How does CarEdge rank dealers near Bardstown?
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%) — and graded A-F. Rankings update as new quotes near Bardstown are verified.