Best Car Dealers in Kentucky
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 180 of 812 Kentucky car dealers from 575 verified out-the-door quotes. Kentucky's average doc fee is $587.
126 of 180 rated Kentucky dealers earn an A · 15 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Bluegrass State
Kentucky's dealer grade: B
86/100 average transparency score
14th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 180 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 812 dealers →Kia Store East
Louisville, KY
$188 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesToyota Of Louisville
Louisville, KY
$88 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesTom Gill Chevrolet
Florence, KY
$88 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesCoad Toyota Paducah
Paducah, KYPaducah, KY
O'Brien Ford
Shelbyville, KYShelbyville, KY
Jack Burford Chevrolet
Richmond, KYRichmond, KY
Swope Toyota
Elizabethtown, KYElizabethtown, KY
Don Franklin Columbia Ford
Columbia, KYColumbia, KY
Jeff Wyler Honda Auto Mall
Louisville, KYLouisville, KY
Tri County Ford
Buckner, KYBuckner, KY
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More Dealers in Kentucky
Motor Mania Auto Sales
Somerset, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Don Franklin Ford Lincoln
London, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Don Franklin Cdjrf
Somerset, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cheap's
Flemingsburg, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Courtesy Acura
Lexington, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Mann Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Mt. Sterling
Mount Sterling, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Neil Huffman GMC
Frankfort, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Town & Country Auto Sales
Winchester, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
White's Auto Mall Honda
Hopkinsville, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Tim Short Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Morehead, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Mann Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Richmond, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Thornhill Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
South Williamson, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Neil Huffman Volkswagen
Louisville, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
White's Auto Mall
Hopkinsville, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dan Cummins Ford
Nicholasville, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Don Franklin Auto
Columbia, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Don Franklin Nicholasville Mitsubishi
Columbia, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Don Franklin Somerset Kia
Somerset, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sutherland Chevrolet
Nicholasville, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Don Franklin Lexington Buick GMC
Lexington, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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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 141 rated Kentucky dealers is $587, based on 575 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Who are the best car dealers in Kentucky?
Kia Store East, Toyota Of Louisville, Tom Gill Chevrolet lead the Kentucky transparency rankings. 126 of 180 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 $587. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 76% 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.