Best Car Dealers in Washington
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 562 of 1204 Washington car dealers from 2,128 verified out-the-door quotes. Washington's average doc fee is $212.
357 of 562 rated Washington dealers earn an A · 80 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 19, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Evergreen State
Washington's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
47th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 562 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1204 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 quotesBowen Scarff In Kent
Kent, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 12 verified quotes
See the quotesCadillac Of Bellevue Inc
Bellevue, WABellevue, WA
Rairdon's Subaru Of Auburn
Auburn, WAAuburn, WA
Jaguar Bellevue
Bellevue, WABellevue, WA
Evergreen Ford Lincoln
Issaquah, WAIssaquah, WA
Walker's Renton Subaru
Renton, WARenton, WA
Go Kia Renton
Renton, WARenton, WA
Port Orchard Ford
Port Orchard, WAPort Orchard, WA
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More Dealers in Washington
Auburn Chevrolet
Auburn, WA
Auction Direct Motorsports
Spokane, WA
Audi Seattle
Seattle, WA
Authentic Motorcars
Redmond, WA
Auto 206 Inc
Kent, WA
Auto City Yakima
Yakima, WA
Auto Connections Seattle
Seattle, WA
Auto Faith Motors Llc
Federal Way, WA
Auto Haven
Auburn, WA
Auto Link Seattle
Kent, WA
Auto Outlet Of Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
Auto Quest Inc.
Renton, WA
Auto Shoppers Llc
Yakima, WA
Auto Star
Graham, WA
Autobahn Avenue Car Sales
Lynnwood, WA
Autonation Acura Spokane Valley
Spokane Valley, WA
Autonation Audi Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
Autonation Chevrolet Spokane Valley
Spokane Valley, WA
Autonation Porsche Bellevue
Bellevue, WA
Autonation Volkswagen Spokane
Spokane Valley, WA
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 441 rated Washington dealers is $212, based on 2,128 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, Bowen Scarff In Kent lead the Washington transparency rankings. 357 of 562 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.