Best Car Dealerships in Lexington, Ranked by CarEdge Data
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Lexington metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 22 dealerships across the Lexington area; below are the 15 most transparent by score.
Last updated November 5, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
What is the best car dealership in Lexington?
The best car dealership in Lexington by verified out-the-door price data is O’Brien Ford (Ford, Shelbyville, KY): A grade, 100/100 across 4 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Close behind:
- Frankfort Toyota (Toyota, Frankfort), A grade, 98/100 across 4 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
- Paul Miller Mazda (Mazda, Lexington), A grade, 97/100 across 11 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Best for:
- Lowest doc fee: O’Brien Ford (Ford, Shelbyville), $531, against the KY average of $599.
- No dealer add-ons: Lexus Of Lexington (Lexus, Lexington), none in any of its 12 verified quotes.
- Selling price under the listing: Dan Cummins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Georgetown (Chrysler, Georgetown), quotes average 9.4% below the advertised price.
- Most verified quotes: Lexus Of Lexington (Lexus, Lexington), 12 verified quotes behind its A.
Among the A and B dealers ranked on this page.
Full ranking, fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.
Top 15 Car Dealerships in Lexington
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — O’Brien Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Shelbyville, KY
O’Brien Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Lexington on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $531 — below the KY average of $599
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#2 — Frankfort Toyota
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Frankfort, KY
Frankfort Toyota is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Lexington on verified out-the-door data — 98/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $580 — below the KY average of $599
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#3 — Paul Miller Mazda
Mazda · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Lexington, KY
Paul Miller Mazda is an A-grade Mazda dealer in Lexington on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 11 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $699 — above the KY average of $599
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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#4 — Neil Huffman Honda Of Frankfort
Honda · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Frankfort, KY
Neil Huffman Honda Of Frankfort is an A-grade Honda dealer in Lexington on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $699 — above the KY average of $599
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 8.8% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#5 — Dan Cummins Chevrolet Of Paris
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Paris, KY
Dan Cummins Chevrolet Of Paris is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Lexington on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $699 — above the KY average of $599
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#6 — Toyota South
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Richmond, KY
Toyota South is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Lexington on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $699 — above the KY average of $599
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#7 — Neil Huffman Gmc
GMC · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Frankfort, KY
Neil Huffman Gmc is an A-grade GMC dealer in Lexington on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $699 — above the KY average of $599
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.9% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
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#8 — Dan Cummins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Georgetown
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Georgetown, KY
Dan Cummins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Georgetown is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Lexington on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $699 — above the KY average of $599
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 9.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#9 — Infiniti Of Lexington
Infiniti · Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Lexington, KY
Infiniti Of Lexington is an A-grade Infiniti dealer in Lexington on verified out-the-door data — 97/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $684 — above the KY average of $599
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#10 — Sutherland Chevrolet
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Nicholasville, KY
Sutherland Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Lexington on verified out-the-door data — 96/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $749 — well above the KY average of $599
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 6.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#11 — Don Franklin Lexington Hyundai
Hyundai · Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Lexington, KY
Don Franklin Lexington Hyundai is an A-grade Hyundai dealer in Lexington on verified out-the-door data — 95/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $656 — above the KY average of $599
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#12 — Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Lexington
Chrysler · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Lexington, KY
Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Lexington is an A-grade Chrysler dealer in Lexington on verified out-the-door data — 94/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $799 — well above the KY average of $599
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#13 — Green’s Toyota Of Lexington
Toyota · Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Lexington, KY
Green’s Toyota Of Lexington is an A-grade Toyota dealer in Lexington on verified out-the-door data — 94/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $785 — well above the KY average of $599
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
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#14 — Lexus Of Lexington
Lexus · Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Lexington, KY
Lexus Of Lexington is an A-grade Lexus dealer in Lexington on verified out-the-door data — 92/100 across 12 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $799 — well above the KY average of $599
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
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#15 — Paul Miller Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 92/100 · Lexington, KY
Paul Miller Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Lexington on verified out-the-door data — 92/100 across 11 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $698 — above the KY average of $599
- Add-ons: 27% of quotes, avg $309
- Listing accuracy: 5.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 11
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About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
- Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Lexington Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | O’Brien Ford | Shelbyville | A | 100 | $531 | $0 | 4 |
| 2 | Frankfort Toyota | Frankfort | A | 98 | $580 | $0 | 4 |
| 3 | Paul Miller Mazda | Lexington | A | 97 | $699 | $0 | 11 |
| 4 | Neil Huffman Honda Of Frankfort | Frankfort | A | 97 | $699 | $0 | 9 |
| 5 | Dan Cummins Chevrolet Of Paris | Paris | A | 97 | $699 | $0 | 8 |
| 6 | Toyota South | Richmond | A | 97 | $699 | $0 | 8 |
| 7 | Neil Huffman Gmc | Frankfort | A | 97 | $699 | $0 | 7 |
| 8 | Dan Cummins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Georgetown | Georgetown | A | 97 | $699 | $0 | 4 |
| 9 | Infiniti Of Lexington | Lexington | A | 97 | $684 | $0 | 4 |
| 10 | Sutherland Chevrolet | Nicholasville | A | 96 | $749 | $0 | 4 |
| 11 | Don Franklin Lexington Hyundai | Lexington | A | 95 | $656 | $0 | 4 |
| 12 | Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Lexington | Lexington | A | 94 | $799 | $0 | 9 |
| 13 | Green’s Toyota Of Lexington | Lexington | A | 94 | $785 | $0 | 8 |
| 14 | Lexus Of Lexington | Lexington | A | 92 | $799 | $0 | 12 |
| 15 | Paul Miller Ford | Lexington | A | 92 | $698 | $309 | 11 |
How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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