Best Car Dealers in Washington
As of August 2026, CarEdge grades 491 of 1204 Washington car dealers from 2,101 verified out-the-door quotes. Washington's average doc fee is $212.
338 of 491 rated Washington dealers earn an A · 24 earn a D or F
Data updated Aug 18, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Evergreen State
Washington's dealer grade: A
91/100 average transparency score
48th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 491 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 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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Toyota Of Lake City
Seattle, WA · 6 verified quotes
Bud Clary Honda Of Moses Lake
Moses Lake, WA · 5 verified quotes
Auto Credit Sales
Spokane Valley, WA · 4 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Bellingham
Bellingham, WA · 4 verified quotes
Seattle Hyundai
Seattle, WA · 41 verified quotes
Lexus Of Seattle
Lynnwood, WA · 20 verified quotes
Alan Webb Nissan
Vancouver, WA · 11 verified quotes
Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC Inc.
Tacoma, WA · 8 verified quotes
Interstate Honda
Chehalis, WA · 7 verified quotes
Autonation Honda Renton
Renton, WA · 6 verified quotes
Toyota Of Tacoma
Tacoma, WA · 4 verified quotes
Cascade Chevrolet
Wenatchee, WA · 3 verified quotes
Nissan Of Everett
Everett, WA · 9 verified quotes
Volkswagen Of Tacoma
Tacoma, WA · 5 verified quotes
Toyota Of Bellingham
Bellingham, WA · 8 verified quotes
Sandberg Volvo Cars
Lynnwood, WA · 6 verified quotes
Land Rover Lynnwood
Lynnwood, WA · 8 verified quotes
Marysville Toyota
Marysville, WA · 8 verified quotes
J&A Auto Sales
Bellevue, WA · 6 verified quotes
Dick Hannah
Vancouver, WA · 3 verified quotes
Dealers by City in Washington
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 2,101 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. 338 of 491 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: 63% 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.