Kentucky Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Kentucky? We analyzed 453 verified OTD quotes from 128 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
Kentucky's average doc fee is $595 — $195 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 | Kia Store East | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #3 | Bachman Chevrolet | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #4 | Toyota Of Louisville | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #5 | Jack Burford Chevrolet | A 99.9/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Swope Toyota | A 99.4/100 | 16 |
| #7 | Tri County Ford | A 98.4/100 | 4 |
| #8 | Jeff Wyler Honda Auto Mall | A 98.2/100 | 10 |
| #9 | Craig And Landreth | A 97.2/100 | 18 |
| #10 | Don Franklin Nicholasville Hyundai | A 97.2/100 | 3 |
Highest Doc Fees in Kentucky
These Kentucky dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $595.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morehead Auto Group | $899 | 5 |
| 2 | Perkins Motor Plex | $899 | 5 |
| 3 | Audi Louisville | $895 | 3 |
| 4 | Toyota On Nicholasville | $799 | 4 |
| 5 | Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Lexington | $799 | 18 |
| 6 | Green'S Toyota Of Lexington | $785 | 7 |
| 7 | Louisville Infiniti | $776 | 14 |
| 8 | Don Franklin Corbin Toyota | $700 | 6 |
| 9 | Neil Huffman Mazda | $699 | 3 |
| 10 | Dancummins | $699 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Collins Ford Lincoln Of Louisville | C 75.9/100 | $285 | 7 |
| Hardin County Honda | C 77.2/100 | $499 | 3 |
| Perkins Motor Plex | C 77.5/100 | $899 | 5 |
| Lexus Of Louisville | C 78.9/100 | $598 | 5 |
| Kerry Mazda Of Florence | C 79/100 | $399 | 4 |
| Kerry Nissan | B 80.3/100 | $399 | 4 |
| Oxmoor Mazda | B 81/100 | $100 | 9 |
| Town & Country Ford Of Louisville | B 82.2/100 | $300 | 5 |
| Gates Honda | B 83.9/100 | $649 | 4 |
| Louisville Infiniti | B 85.1/100 | $776 | 14 |
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