Best Car Dealers in Washington
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 552 of 1200 Washington car dealers from 2,101 verified out-the-door quotes. Washington's average doc fee is $212.
338 of 552 rated Washington dealers earn an A · 85 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 18, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Evergreen State
Washington's dealer grade: B
81/100 average transparency score
48th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 552 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1200 dealers →Carter Subaru Shoreline
Shoreline, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesArchibald's
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 quotesJaguar Bellevue
Bellevue, WABellevue, WA
Evergreen Ford Lincoln
Issaquah, WAIssaquah, WA
Rairdon's Subaru Of Auburn
Auburn, WAAuburn, WA
Go Kia Renton
Renton, WARenton, WA
Port Orchard Ford
Port Orchard, WAPort Orchard, WA
Bickford Motors, Inc.
Snohomish, WASnohomish, WA
Pierre Auto Group
Snohomish, WASnohomish, WA
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Seattle, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Monroe, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Bellevue, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Kelleher Motor Company
Ellensburg, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Port Orchard, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Korum Hyundai
Puyallup, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Maserati Of Seattle
Seattle, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Lynnwood, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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Yakima, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Rich's Car Corner
Shoreline, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Shift Innovations Car Co
Puyallup, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
South Tacoma Honda
Tacoma, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Topline Auto Group Llc
Kent, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
410 Auto Sales
Bonney Lake, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Aberdeen Auto Sales
Aberdeen, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
A Car Company Llc
Washougal, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Acura Of Seattle
Tukwila, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Affordable Auto
Bellingham, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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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 August 2026, the average documentation fee at 433 rated Washington dealers is $212, based on 2,101 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, Cadillac Of Bellevue Inc lead the Washington transparency rankings. 338 of 552 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 $212. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 67% 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.