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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More Dealers in Washington
Discount Motor Sales
Wenatchee, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dishman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Spokane Valley, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dwayne Lane's Everett
Everett, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Ean Holdings, Llc
Seattle, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Emerald Motors
Blaine, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Exotic Motors Imports
Redmond, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Fdm Motors
Spokane, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gee Automotive
Liberty Lake, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
George Gee GMC
Liberty Lake, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gorilla Auto Center
Yakima, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hall Motors
Vancouver, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Harris Lincoln
Lynnwood, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Harvest Auto
Yakima, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Haselwood GMC
Bremerton, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Highland Auto
Renton, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hinshaw's Honda
Auburn, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Honda Of Sumner
Sumner, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Hudson Auto And Rv Center
Poulsbo, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Independent Auto Sales
Spokane Valley, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Infiniti Of Tacoma At Fife
Fife, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
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.