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
Younker Mitsubishi
Renton, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Wilder Auto Center
Federal Way, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Nw Auto Trek
Tacoma, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Sunset Mitsubishi Of Auburn
Auburn, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Titus-Will Used Cars - Sumner
Sumner, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Abmma Ford
Spokane, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Westcoast Auto Center And Trucks
Parkland, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Lee Johnson Mazda
Kirkland, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Gilchrist Buick GMC
Tacoma, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gray Motors
Port Angeles, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
West Hills
Bremerton, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Blade Chevrolet
Mount Vernon, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Autochoice Is Yours.Com, Llc
College Place, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Direct Auto Sales+
Spokane Valley, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Kendall Subaru Of Marysville
Marysville, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Auto Car Zone Llc
Bellevue, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Car Emporium
Spokane Valley, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Dwayne Lane's Arlington Chevrolet
Arlington, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Dwayne Lane's Skagit Ford
Burlington, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Quick Motor Inc.
Everett, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited 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.