Best Car Dealers in Kentucky
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 263 of 847 Kentucky car dealers from 634 verified out-the-door quotes. Kentucky's average doc fee is $616.
152 of 263 rated Kentucky dealers earn an A · 68 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Bluegrass State
Kentucky's dealer grade: B
80/100 average transparency score
14th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 263 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 847 dealers →Jeff Wyler Honda In Florence
Florence, KY
$118 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 17 verified quotes
See the quotesJeff Wyler Honda Auto Mall
Louisville, KY
$27 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesBachman Subaru
Louisville, KY
$117 below the Kentucky average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesTom Gill Chevrolet
Florence, KYFlorence, KY
Don Franklin Columbia Ford
Columbia, KYColumbia, KY
Jeff Wyler Nissan of Louisville
Saint Matthews, KYSaint Matthews, KY
Kia Store East
Louisville, KYLouisville, KY
O'Brien Ford
Shelbyville, KYShelbyville, KY
Wildcat Chevrolet
Cadiz, KYCadiz, KY
Bachman Chevrolet
Jeffersontown, KYJeffersontown, KY
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More Dealers in Kentucky
Perry's Auto Sales
Shelbyville, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Piles Chevrolet, Inc.
Dry Ridge, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Seay Motors
Mayfield, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Strong Auto
Lexington, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Swope Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Elizabethtown, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Top Tier Motors
Shepherdsville, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Toyota of Murray
Murray, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Watermark Honda
Paducah, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Woodford Car Company, LLC of Lexington, Ky
Versailles, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Zimmer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Florence, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ken's Autos LLC
Paris, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Cheap's
Flemingsburg, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Dan Cummins Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Georgetown
Georgetown, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Don Franklin Glasgow Nissan
Glasgow, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Marshall Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Crittenden, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Tim Short Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Morehead, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
White's Auto Mall Honda
Hopkinsville, KY · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Dan Cummins Ford
Nicholasville, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Don Franklin Cdjrf
Somerset, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dutch's Ford
Mount Sterling, KY · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kentucky Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Kentucky?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 196 rated Kentucky dealers is $616, based on 634 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. Kentucky sets no legal cap on doc fees.
Who are the best car dealers in Kentucky?
Jeff Wyler Honda In Florence, Jeff Wyler Honda Auto Mall, Bachman Subaru lead the Kentucky transparency rankings. 152 of 263 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 $616. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 81% 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.