Kentucky Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Kentucky? We analyzed 185 verified OTD quotes from 53 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Kentucky's benchmark doc fee is $450 — $229 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 | Kings Kia | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #2 | Swope Toyota | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Tom Gill Chevrolet | A 98/100 | 10 |
| #4 | Craig & Landreth Cars | A 97.9/100 | 8 |
| #5 | Jack Burford Chevrolet, Inc. | A 97.6/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Mercedes-Benz Of Louisville | A 95.7/100 | 16 |
| #7 | Frankfort Toyota | A 94.9/100 | 3 |
| #8 | Neil Huffman Automotive Group | A 94.6/100 | 5 |
| #9 | Paul Miller Ford Mazda | A 94.6/100 | 5 |
| #10 | Paducah Ford Lincoln | A 93.3/100 | 3 |
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 | Shelbyville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram | $799 | 3 |
| 3 | Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Lexington | $799 | 15 |
| 4 | Neil Huffman Automotive Group | $699 | 5 |
| 5 | Paul Miller Ford Mazda | $699 | 5 |
| 6 | Neil Huffman Subaru | $699 | 5 |
| 7 | Dan Cummins | $699 | 14 |
| 8 | Gates Honda | $649 | 3 |
| 9 | Jack Burford Chevrolet, Inc. | $599 | 3 |
| 10 | Craig & Landreth Cars | $590 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hook Chevrolet | D 69/100 | — | 5 |
| Oxmoor Mazda | B 80.1/100 | $100 | 7 |
| Convoy | B 81.3/100 | — | 3 |
| Roush Honda | B 86.7/100 | $422 | 12 |
| Gates Honda | B 86.8/100 | $649 | 3 |
| Morehead Auto Group | B 88.6/100 | $899 | 3 |
| Jeff Wyler Honda In Florence | B 89.4/100 | $399 | 7 |
| Swope Hyundai | A 90.5/100 | $499 | 4 |
| Dan Cummins | A 90.6/100 | $699 | 14 |
| Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Lexington | A 91.6/100 | $799 | 15 |
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