Best Car Dealers in Washington
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 678 of 1233 Washington car dealers from 2,112 verified out-the-door quotes. Washington's average doc fee is $216.
410 of 678 rated Washington dealers earn an A · 154 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 26, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Evergreen State
Washington's dealer grade: B
80/100 average transparency score
49th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 678 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1233 dealers →Bowen Scarff Ford
Kent, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 21 verified quotes
See the quotesJack Carroll's Skagit Hyundai
Burlington, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 13 verified quotes
See the quotesArchibald's Inc
Kennewick, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesRairdon's Honda Of Marysville
Marysville, WAMarysville, WA
BMW Of Bellevue
Bellevue, WABellevue, WA
Carter Subaru Shoreline
Shoreline, WAShoreline, WA
Cadillac Of Bellevue Inc
Bellevue, WABellevue, WA
Evergreen Ford
Issaquah, WAIssaquah, WA
Rairdon's Subaru Of Auburn
Auburn, WAAuburn, WA
Bill Korum's Puyallup Nissan
Puyallup, WAPuyallup, WA
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More Dealers in Washington
Walker's Renton Subaru
Renton, WA · 7 verified quotes
Chuck Olson Chevrolet
Shoreline, WA · 6 verified quotes
Jaguar Bellevue
Bellevue, WA · 6 verified quotes
Pierre Chevrolet
Seattle, WA · 6 verified quotes
Rairdon's Honda Of Burien
Burien, WA · 6 verified quotes
Bickford Motors, Inc.
Snohomish, WA · 5 verified quotes
Korum Automotive Group
Kent, WA · 5 verified quotes
Tacoma Subaru
Tacoma, WA · 5 verified quotes
Volvo Cars Seattle
Seattle, WA · 5 verified quotes
Audi Tacoma
Fife, WA · 4 verified quotes
Auto Connections Of Bellevue
Bellevue, WA · 4 verified quotes
Brooks Biddle Automotive
Bothell, WA · 4 verified quotes
Burien Nissan
Burien, WA · 4 verified quotes
Drive Kirkland
Kirkland, WA · 4 verified quotes
Land Rover Bellevue
Bellevue, WA · 4 verified quotes
Mccurley Dealerships
Pasco, WA · 4 verified quotes
Art Gamblin Motors
Enumclaw, WA · 3 verified quotes
Audi Seattle
Seattle, WA · 3 verified quotes
BMW Northwest
Fife, WA · 3 verified quotes
Chevrolet Of Everett
Everett, WA · 3 verified quotes
Washington doc fee law
Washington caps dealer documentary service fees at $200. Washington quotes are therefore among the cleaner ones nationally — focus your negotiation on the selling price.
Washington Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Washington?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee at 541 rated Washington dealers is $216, based on 2,112 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Washington doc fees at approximately $200.
Who are the best car dealers in Washington?
Bowen Scarff Ford, Jack Carroll's Skagit Hyundai, Archibald's Inc lead the Washington transparency rankings. 410 of 678 rated Washington dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Washington 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 Washington quotes are verified.
How Washington 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 Washington
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Washington is $216. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 70% of dealers in Washington 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.