Best Car Dealers in Washington
As of September 2026, CarEdge grades 625 of 1206 Washington car dealers from 2,391 verified out-the-door quotes. Washington's average doc fee is $209.
405 of 625 rated Washington dealers earn an A · 79 earn a D or F
Data updated Sep 6, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Evergreen State
Washington's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
48th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 625 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1206 dealers →Carter Subaru Shoreline
Shoreline, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesArchibald's Inc
Kennewick, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesCadillac Of Bellevue Inc
Bellevue, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesRairdon's Subaru Of Auburn
Auburn, WAAuburn, WA
Jaguar Bellevue
Bellevue, WABellevue, WA
Evergreen Ford
Issaquah, WAIssaquah, WA
Walker's Renton Subaru
Renton, WARenton, WA
Audi Tacoma
Fife, WAFife, WA
Go Kia Renton
Renton, WARenton, WA
Bickford Motors, Inc.
Snohomish, WASnohomish, WA
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More Dealers in Washington
Chuck Olson Chevrolet
Shoreline, WA · 6 verified quotes
Pierre Auto Group
Snohomish, WA · 6 verified quotes
Pierre Chevrolet
Seattle, WA · 6 verified quotes
Brooks Biddle Automotive
Bothell, WA · 5 verified quotes
Good
Renton, WA · 5 verified quotes
Olympia Subaru
Olympia, WA · 5 verified quotes
Rairdon's Honda Of Burien
Burien, WA · 5 verified quotes
Volvo Cars Seattle
Seattle, WA · 5 verified quotes
Auto Connections Of Bellevue
Bellevue, WA · 4 verified quotes
Bill Korum's Puyallup Nissan
Puyallup, 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
Northwest Chevrolet
Mckenna, WA · 4 verified quotes
Pierre Ford Of Lynnwood
Lynnwood, WA · 4 verified quotes
Tacoma Subaru
Tacoma, WA · 4 verified quotes
Art Gamblin Motors
Enumclaw, WA · 3 verified quotes
BMW Northwest
Fife, WA · 3 verified quotes
Burien Nissan
Burien, 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 498 rated Washington dealers is $209, based on 2,391 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?
Carter Subaru Shoreline, Archibald's Inc, Cadillac Of Bellevue Inc lead the Washington transparency rankings. 405 of 625 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 $209. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 68% 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.