Best Car Dealerships in Seattle, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- The top 15 car dealerships in Seattle across all brands, ranked by CarEdge on verified out-the-door quotes — not star ratings.
- Carter Subaru Shoreline (Subaru, Shoreline) is the most transparent dealership in the Seattle metro by verified data.
- Brand-by-brand rankings are linked below if you already know what you're shopping.
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit any dealer. CarEdge tracks real prices, not advertised ones.
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for car dealerships in the Seattle metro — every brand, scored on verified out-the-door quotes, not Google star ratings.
We graded 101 dealerships across the Seattle area; below are the 15 most transparent by score. Already know your brand? Jump to the brand-by-brand rankings below.
About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
- Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Top 15 Car Dealerships in Seattle
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score across all brands, highest to lowest.
#1 — Carter Subaru Shoreline
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Shoreline, WA
Carter Subaru Shoreline is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Seattle on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 15 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $200 — below the WA average of $211
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 15
See full review & verified quotes →
#2 — Bowen Scarff Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Kent, WA
Bowen Scarff Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Seattle on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 14 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $143 — well below the WA average of $211
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.7% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 14
See full review & verified quotes →
#3 — Cadillac Of Bellevue Inc
Cadillac · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Bellevue, WA
Cadillac Of Bellevue Inc is an A-grade Cadillac dealer in Seattle on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 12 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $225 — above the WA average of $211
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.1% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
See full review & verified quotes →
#4 — Rairdon’s Subaru Of Auburn
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Auburn, WA
Rairdon’s Subaru Of Auburn is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Seattle on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 12 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $200 — below the WA average of $211
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
See full review & verified quotes →
#5 — Jaguar Bellevue
Jaguar · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Bellevue, WA
Jaguar Bellevue is an A-grade Jaguar dealer in Seattle on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 10 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $200 — below the WA average of $211
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
See full review & verified quotes →
#6 — Evergreen Ford Lincoln
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Issaquah, WA
Evergreen Ford Lincoln is an A-grade Ford dealer in Seattle on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 9 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $200 — below the WA average of $211
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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#7 — Walker’s Renton Subaru
Subaru · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Renton, WA
Walker’s Renton Subaru is an A-grade Subaru dealer in Seattle on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 8 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $305 — well above the WA average of $211
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 7.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
See full review & verified quotes →
#8 — Go Kia Renton
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Renton, WA
Go Kia Renton is an A-grade Kia dealer in Seattle on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $200 — below the WA average of $211
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
See full review & verified quotes →
#9 — Port Orchard Ford
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Port Orchard, WA
Port Orchard Ford is an A-grade Ford dealer in Seattle on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 7 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $200 — below the WA average of $211
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 7.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
See full review & verified quotes →
#10 — Bickford Motors, Inc.
Ford · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Snohomish, WA
Bickford Motors, Inc. is an A-grade Ford dealer in Seattle on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $200 — below the WA average of $211
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
See full review & verified quotes →
#11 — Chuck Olson Chevrolet
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Shoreline, WA
Chuck Olson Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Seattle on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $200 — below the WA average of $211
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.6% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
See full review & verified quotes →
#12 — Pierre Chevrolet
Chevrolet · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Seattle, WA
Pierre Chevrolet is an A-grade Chevrolet dealer in Seattle on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 6 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $200 — below the WA average of $211
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.1% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
See full review & verified quotes →
#13 — Olympia Subaru
Kia · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Olympia, WA
Olympia Subaru is an A-grade Kia dealer in Seattle on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $200 — below the WA average of $211
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 3.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#14 — Volvo Cars Seattle
Volvo · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Seattle, WA
Volvo Cars Seattle is an A-grade Volvo dealer in Seattle on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 5 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $260 — well above the WA average of $211
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 5.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#15 — Land Rover Bellevue
Jaguar · Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Bellevue, WA
Land Rover Bellevue is an A-grade Jaguar dealer in Seattle on verified out-the-door data — 100/100 across 4 verified quotes.
- Doc fee: $200 — below the WA average of $211
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.2% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
See full review & verified quotes →
Seattle Dealer Rankings by Brand
Shopping a specific brand in Seattle? These rankings drill into each:
- Best Buick Dealerships in Seattle
- Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Seattle
- Best Ford Dealerships in Seattle
- Best GMC Dealerships in Seattle
- Best Honda Dealerships in Seattle
- Best Hyundai Dealerships in Seattle
- Best Kia Dealerships in Seattle
- Best Mazda Dealerships in Seattle
- Best Subaru Dealerships in Seattle
- Best Toyota Dealerships in Seattle
- Best Volkswagen Dealerships in Seattle
Seattle Car Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carter Subaru Shoreline | Shoreline | A | 100 | $200 | $0 | 15 |
| 2 | Bowen Scarff Ford | Kent | A | 100 | $143 | $0 | 14 |
| 3 | Cadillac Of Bellevue Inc | Bellevue | A | 100 | $225 | $0 | 12 |
| 4 | Rairdon’s Subaru Of Auburn | Auburn | A | 100 | $200 | $0 | 12 |
| 5 | Jaguar Bellevue | Bellevue | A | 100 | $200 | $0 | 10 |
| 6 | Evergreen Ford Lincoln | Issaquah | A | 100 | $200 | $0 | 9 |
| 7 | Walker’s Renton Subaru | Renton | A | 100 | $305 | $0 | 8 |
| 8 | Go Kia Renton | Renton | A | 100 | $200 | $0 | 7 |
| 9 | Port Orchard Ford | Port Orchard | A | 100 | $200 | $0 | 7 |
| 10 | Bickford Motors, Inc. | Snohomish | A | 100 | $200 | $0 | 6 |
| 11 | Chuck Olson Chevrolet | Shoreline | A | 100 | $200 | $0 | 6 |
| 12 | Pierre Chevrolet | Seattle | A | 100 | $200 | $0 | 6 |
| 13 | Olympia Subaru | Olympia | A | 100 | $200 | $0 | 5 |
| 14 | Volvo Cars Seattle | Seattle | A | 100 | $260 | $0 | 5 |
| 15 | Land Rover Bellevue | Bellevue | A | 100 | $200 | $0 | 4 |
How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q3 2026.
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