Best Car Dealers in Washington
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 546 of 1205 Washington car dealers from 2,079 verified out-the-door quotes. Washington's average doc fee is $212.
333 of 546 rated Washington dealers earn an A · 84 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 17, 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 546 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1205 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
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
Subaru Of Puyallup
Puyallup, WAPuyallup, WA
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More Dealers in Washington
Northwest Chevrolet
Mckenna, WA · 3 verified quotes
Rairdon's Volkswagen Of Everett
Everett, WA · 3 verified quotes
Speck Buick GMC Of Tri-Cities
Pasco, WA · 3 verified quotes
Speck Hyundai Of Tri-Cities
Kennewick, WA · 3 verified quotes
Wendle
Spokane, WA · 3 verified quotes
Vancouver Toyota
Vancouver, WA · 41 verified quotes
Go_Hyundai_Of_Renton
Renton, WA · 27 verified quotes
Pierre GMC Of Everett
Everett, WA · 17 verified quotes
Jack Carroll's Skagit Hyundai
Burlington, WA · 15 verified quotes
Campbell Volkswagen Of Edmonds
Edmonds, WA · 14 verified quotes
Maserati - Alfa Romeo Of Seattle
Seattle, WA · 9 verified quotes
Doxon Toyota
Auburn, WA · 24 verified quotes
Eastside Subaru
Kirkland, WA · 17 verified quotes
Walker's Renton Subaru
Renton, WA · 9 verified quotes
Frontier Ford
Anacortes, WA · 8 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Lynnwood
Lynnwood, WA · 8 verified quotes
Lexus Of Tacoma At Fife
Fife, WA · 6 verified quotes
Mazda Of Everett
Everett, WA · 6 verified quotes
Pierre Chevrolet
Seattle, WA · 6 verified quotes
Town Toyota
East Wenatchee, WA · 5 verified quotes
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 430 rated Washington dealers is $212, based on 2,079 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. 333 of 546 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.