Best Car Dealers in Washington
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 551 of 1208 Washington car dealers from 2,098 verified out-the-door quotes. Washington's average doc fee is $212.
336 of 551 rated Washington dealers earn an A · 86 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 551 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1208 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
Lee Peterson Buick GMC Of Yakima
Yakima, WA · 4 verified quotes
Sunset Ford Of Sumner
Sumner, WA · 4 verified quotes
Go Kia Tacoma
Tacoma, WA · 48 verified quotes
Corwin Ford Of Tri-Cities
Pasco, WA · 22 verified quotes
Carter Subaru Ballard
Seattle, WA · 18 verified quotes
BMW Seattle
Seattle, WA · 9 verified quotes
Bud Clary Auburn CDJR Hyundai
Auburn, WA · 9 verified quotes
BMW Of Bellevue
Bellevue, WA · 6 verified quotes
Bud Clary
Auburn, WA · 6 verified quotes
West Hills Honda
Bremerton, WA · 6 verified quotes
Elliott Bay Auto Brokers
Seattle, WA · 3 verified quotes
Mullinax Ford Of Olympia
Olympia, WA · 3 verified quotes
Titus-Will Cadillac
Olympia, WA · 3 verified quotes
Doug's Hyundai
Edmonds, WA · 26 verified quotes
Hyundai Of Kirkland
Kirkland, WA · 25 verified quotes
Rairdon's Kia
Burlington, WA · 25 verified quotes
Kendall Ford Of Marysville
Marysville, WA · 20 verified quotes
Kendall Ford Hyundai Of Vancouver
Vancouver, WA · 16 verified quotes
Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue
Bellevue, WA · 12 verified quotes
Bowen Scarff In Kent
Kent, WA · 11 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 433 rated Washington dealers is $212, based on 2,098 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. 336 of 551 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.