Best Car Dealers in Washington
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 560 of 1201 Washington car dealers from 2,120 verified out-the-door quotes. Washington's average doc fee is $212.
343 of 560 rated Washington dealers earn an A · 86 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 19, 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 560 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1201 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
Sunset Kia Of Auburn
Auburn, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Titus-Will Used Cars - Lakewood
Lakewood, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Business Office
Burien, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Mclaren Seattle
Bellevue, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Speck Motors
Sunnyside, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Tri Cities Auto Remarketing
Kennewick, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Autostar Motors
Puyallup, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Chipman & Taylor Chevrolet
Pullman, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cool Cars
Spokane, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Gilbert Motors Usa Llc
Union Gap, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Prestige Motors Pasco
Pasco, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Proven Motors
Marysville, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Sunrise Chevrolet
Omak, WA · 2 verified quotesLimited data
All Makes Auto Llc
Monroe, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
All Right Auto Sales
Federal Way, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Car Nifty
Seattle, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Continental Motors Inc
Lake Forest Park, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Country Value Auto
Colville, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Del Toro Auto Sales
Auburn, WA · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Dwayne Lane's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Everett, 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 440 rated Washington dealers is $212, based on 2,120 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. 343 of 560 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.