Kentucky Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Kentucky? We analyzed 366 verified OTD quotes from 115 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Kentucky's benchmark doc fee is $450 — $130 above the national average.
Kentucky Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Kentucky
The most transparent dealers in Kentucky based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tom Gill Chevrolet | A 98/100 | 10 |
| #2 | Jack Burford Chevrolet, Inc. | A 97.4/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Swope Toyota | A 96.7/100 | 6 |
| #4 | Bachman Chevrolet | A 96/100 | 5 |
| #5 | Jeff Wyler Honda Auto Mall | A 95.6/100 | 6 |
| #6 | Mercedes-Benz Of Louisville | A 95.5/100 | 16 |
| #7 | Paul Miller Ford Mazda | A 94.4/100 | 5 |
| #8 | Paul Miller Ford | A 94.4/100 | 5 |
| #9 | Don Franklin Lexington Auto Mall | A 94.3/100 | 4 |
| #10 | Craig & Landreth Cars | A 94/100 | 16 |
Highest Doc Fees in Kentucky
These Kentucky dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state benchmark is $450.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morehead Auto Group | $899 | 3 |
| 2 | Perkins Motor Plex | $899 | 3 |
| 3 | Nashville Toyota North | $800 | 11 |
| 4 | Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Lexington | $799 | 15 |
| 5 | Shelbyville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $799 | 3 |
| 6 | Toyota On Nicholasville | $799 | 3 |
| 7 | Louisville Infiniti | $799 | 13 |
| 8 | Wayne Ford | $789 | 3 |
| 9 | Green's Toyota Of Lexington | $785 | 5 |
| 10 | Midlands Toyota | $774 | 10 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Kentucky
These Kentucky dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Toyota | D 62.7/100 | $774 | 10 |
| Perkins Motor Plex | D 66.4/100 | $899 | 3 |
| Bob Hook Chevrolet | D 69/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Toyota South | C 71.5/100 | $699 | 4 |
| Lexus Of Louisville | C 76/100 | $598 | 4 |
| Kerry Nissan | C 77.9/100 | $399 | 4 |
| Toyota Of Louisville | C 79/100 | $499 | 6 |
| Green's Toyota Of Lexington | C 79.5/100 | $785 | 5 |
| Oxmoor Mazda | C 79.9/100 | $100 | 9 |
| Louisville Infiniti | B 81.1/100 | $799 | 13 |
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