Best Car Dealers in Washington
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 561 of 1202 Washington car dealers from 2,132 verified out-the-door quotes. Washington's average doc fee is $212.
357 of 561 rated Washington dealers earn an A · 79 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 20, 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 561 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1202 dealers →Carter Subaru Shoreline
Shoreline, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 15 verified quotes
See the quotesBowen Scarff Ford
Kent, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 14 verified quotes
See the quotesArchibald's
Kennewick, 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
Jmj Automotive
Rochester, WA
Jrl Hernandez Auto Sales
Tacoma, WA
Jrs Quality Cars Inc
Spokane Valley, WA
Karhu's Kar Sales
Tacoma, WA
Karmart Usa Superstores
Burlington, WA
Karmart Volkswagen
Burlington, WA
Karz N More Inc
Longview, WA
Karzilla Auto Sales
Zillah, WA
Kendall Auto Washington
Marysville, WA
Kendall Hyundai of Vancouver
Vancouver, WA
Kindred Auto Sales
Lynnwood, WA
King Crown Auto Sales Llc
Federal Way, WA
Kingsman Auto Sales
Des Moines, WA
Kiro Motors
Tacoma, WA
Klein Honda In Everett
Everett, WA
Kleyn's Auto Sales Inc
Ephrata, WA
Knudtsen Foothills Lincoln
Spokane, WA
Korum Ford
Puyallup, WA
Kt Auto Sales
Tacoma, WA
Labrosse Auto Sales
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 2,132 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, Bowen Scarff Ford, Archibald's lead the Washington transparency rankings. 357 of 561 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.