Washington Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Washington? We analyzed 1,438 verified OTD quotes from 342 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of July 2026, the average doc fee at 342 rated Washington dealers is $205, $195 below the national average, based on 1,438 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Jul 8, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Evergreen State
Washington's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
45th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Washington has the 45th-highest average doc fee of the 53 states we track, at $205.
- 174 of 342 rated Washington dealers earned an A for transparency; 59 earned a D or F.
- Bickford Motors, Inc. in Snohomish is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 6 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Washington range from $0 to $899 — Dick Hannah Dealerships charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Washington is theft protection, appearing on 38% of itemized quotes at an average of $709.
Washington Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Washington
The most transparent dealers in Washington, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Bickford Motors, Inc.
Snohomish, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesBMW Northwest
Fife, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSpeck Hyundai Of Tri-Cities
Kennewick, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesBud Clary Auburn CDJR Hyundai
Auburn, WAAuburn, WA
Speck Buick GMC Of Tri-Cities
Pasco, WAPasco, WA
Sound Ford Inc.
Renton, WARenton, WA
Cadillac Of Bellevue Inc
Bellevue, WABellevue, WA
Carter Subaru Shoreline
Shoreline, WAShoreline, WA
Rairdon'S Volkswagen Of Everett
Everett, WAEverett, WA
Rairdon'S Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Kirkland
Kirkland, WAKirkland, WA
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Highest Doc Fees in Washington
These Washington dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $205.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick Hannah Dealerships | $230 | 5 |
| 2 | Rairdon'S Fiat Of Kirkland | $202 | 4 |
| 3 | Motors Northwest | $201 | 3 |
| 4 | Bickford Motors, Inc. | $200 | 6 |
| 5 | BMW Northwest | $200 | 3 |
| 6 | Speck Hyundai Of Tri-Cities | $200 | 3 |
| 7 | Bud Clary Auburn CDJR Hyundai | $200 | 3 |
| 8 | Speck Buick GMC Of Tri-Cities | $200 | 3 |
| 9 | Sound Ford Inc. | $200 | 6 |
| 10 | Cadillac Of Bellevue Inc | $200 | 6 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Washington
These Washington dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motors Northwest | F 43/100 | $201 | 3 |
| J&A Auto Sales | D 65.6/100 | $200 | 4 |
| Land Rover Of Tacoma | D 67.1/100 | $200 | 4 |
| Rairdon'S Fiat Of Kirkland | D 67.6/100 | $202 | 4 |
| Renton Jeep Ram Dodge Chrysler Fiat | D 68.4/100 | $200 | 6 |
| I-5 Toyota | C 70/100 | $200 | 4 |
| Jet Chevrolet | C 72.1/100 | $200 | 12 |
| Gene Pankey Motor Company | C 73/100 | $200 | 9 |
| Hyundai Of Yakima | C 75.7/100 | $133 | 3 |
| Foothills Toyota | C 76.2/100 | $0 | 13 |
Most Common Add-ons in Washington
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Washington, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Washington
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Washington?
Ford
25 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Toyota
22 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Chevrolet
21 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Honda
19 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
Subaru
16 dealers · Avg score: 68/100
Hyundai
15 dealers · Avg score: 91/100
GMC
13 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Jeep
13 dealers · Avg score: 75/100
Ram
13 dealers · Avg score: 63/100
Dodge
12 dealers · Avg score: 77/100
Mazda
12 dealers · Avg score: 95/100
Nissan
11 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Chrysler
11 dealers · Avg score: 75/100
Buick
9 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Volkswagen
9 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
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Washington Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Washington?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee in Washington is $205, based on 1,438 verified out-the-door quotes from 342 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $195 below the $400 national average.
Which Washington dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Dick Hannah Dealerships charges the highest verified doc fee in Washington at $230. Doc fees across the state range from $0 to $899.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Washington?
Bickford Motors, Inc. in Snohomish is the highest-rated dealer in Washington with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 6 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Washington?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Washington dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 174 of 342 rated Washington dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.