Best Car Dealers in Washington
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 550 of 1208 Washington car dealers from 2,098 verified out-the-door quotes. Washington's average doc fee is $212.
336 of 550 rated Washington dealers earn an A · 85 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 18, 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 550 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
Lynnwood Honda
Edmonds, WA · 3 verified quotes
Titus-Will Ford
Tacoma, WA · 18 verified quotes
Findlay Lexus Of Spokane
Spokane, WA · 16 verified quotes
Jet Chevrolet
Federal Way, WA · 14 verified quotes
Toyota Of Puyallup
Puyallup, WA · 7 verified quotes
Monroe
Monroe, WA · 4 verified quotes
Swickard Toyota
Edmonds, WA · 21 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Tacoma
Fife, WA · 9 verified quotes
Titus-Will
Lakewood, WA · 8 verified quotes
Aromax Auto Sales
Parkland, WA · 4 verified quotes
Karmart
Burlington, WA · 4 verified quotes
Lee Johnson Auto Family
Kirkland, WA · 29 verified quotes
Honda Of Seattle
Seattle, WA · 17 verified quotes
Honda Of Burlington
Burlington, WA · 15 verified quotes
Sunset Auto Wholesale
Tacoma, WA · 7 verified quotes
Volkswagen Of Olympia
Olympia, WA · 5 verified quotes
Infiniti Of Lynnwood
Lynnwood, WA · 3 verified quotes
Bud Clary Toyota Of Yakima
Union Gap, WA · 7 verified quotes
Klein Honda
Everett, WA · 7 verified quotes
Toyota Of Lake City
Seattle, WA · 6 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 550 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.