Best Car Dealers in Washington
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 556 of 1200 Washington car dealers from 2,109 verified out-the-door quotes. Washington's average doc fee is $212.
340 of 556 rated Washington dealers earn an A · 86 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 556 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 quotesRairdon's Subaru Of Auburn
Auburn, WAAuburn, WA
Jaguar Bellevue
Bellevue, WABellevue, WA
Evergreen Ford Lincoln
Issaquah, WAIssaquah, 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
Paradise Auto Sales
Kennewick, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Platinum Autos
Woodinville, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Platinum Motors
Vancouver, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Porsche Bellevue
Bellevue, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Price Ford Lincoln
Port Angeles, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rainier Truck & Trailer
Des Moines, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rairdon's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Of Bellingham
Bellingham, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rairdon's Nissan Of Auburn
Auburn, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rallye Auto Sales
Burlington, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Randy Smith Motor Co
Port Angeles, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rhino Performance Auto, Llc
Vancouver, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rick's Kar Korner
Spokane, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
River Auto Sale
Everett, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Rusty Rides Auto Sales
Port Orchard, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sabeti Motors
Tacoma, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Seattle Auto Inc.
Lynnwood, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Seattle MINI
Seattle, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Seedrivesmile.Com Auto Group
Bellevue, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Shannons Auto Sales
Bremerton, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Shoreline Family Auto Sales And Service
Shoreline, 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 436 rated Washington dealers is $212, based on 2,109 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. 340 of 556 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.