Kentucky Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Kentucky? We analyzed 505 verified OTD quotes from 140 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Kentucky's average doc fee is $625 — $225 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 100/100 | 10 |
| #2 | Jack Burford Chevrolet, Inc. | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Bachman Chevrolet | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #4 | Jeff Wyler Honda Auto Mall | A 100/100 | 8 |
| #5 | Swope Toyota | A 99.4/100 | 16 |
| #6 | Tri County Ford | A 99.3/100 | 4 |
| #7 | Don Franklin Lexington Auto Mall | A 98.1/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Craig & Landreth Cars | A 98/100 | 16 |
| #9 | Neil Huffman Honda of Frankfort | A 97.8/100 | 6 |
| #10 | Toyota of Louisville | A 97.8/100 | 8 |
Highest Doc Fees in Kentucky
These Kentucky dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $625.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morehead Auto Group | $899 | 3 |
| 2 | Perkins Motor Plex | $899 | 4 |
| 3 | Audi Louisville | $895 | 15 |
| 4 | Nashville Toyota North | $800 | 12 |
| 5 | Shelbyville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $799 | 3 |
| 6 | Toyota on Nicholasville | $799 | 4 |
| 7 | Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Lexington | $799 | 15 |
| 8 | Lexus of Lexington | $799 | 4 |
| 9 | Louisville Infiniti | $799 | 13 |
| 10 | Wayne Ford | $789 | 3 |
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 | C 75.1/100 | $774 | 10 |
| Perkins Motor Plex | C 76.3/100 | $899 | 4 |
| Lexus of Louisville | C 79/100 | $598 | 5 |
| Kerry Nissan | B 80.3/100 | $399 | 4 |
| Oxmoor Mazda | B 81/100 | $100 | 9 |
| Mcfarland Chevrolet | B 81.7/100 | $0 | 7 |
| Nashville Toyota North | B 83.4/100 | $800 | 12 |
| Louisville Infiniti | B 84.8/100 | $799 | 13 |
| Gates Honda | B 84.8/100 | $649 | 4 |
| Toyota of Bowling Green | B 85.6/100 | $299 | 7 |
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