Washington Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Washington? We analyzed 2,222 verified OTD quotes from 709 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of October 2026, the average doc fee at 562 rated Washington dealers is $203, $201 below the national average, based on 2,222 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Oct 19, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Evergreen State
Washington's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
48th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Washington has the 48th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $203.
- 435 of 709 rated Washington dealers earned an A for transparency; 159 earned a D or F.
- Maserati - Alfa Romeo of Seattle in Seattle is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 3 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Washington range from $3 to $899 — University Volkswagen charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Washington is theft protection, appearing on 40% of itemized quotes at an average of $680.
Washington Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Washington
The most transparent dealers in Washington, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Maserati - Alfa Romeo of Seattle
Seattle, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesSouth Tacoma Honda
Tacoma, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesGo Kia Renton
Renton, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 7 verified quotes
See the quotesGood
Renton, WARenton, WA
Rairdon's Subaru of Auburn
Auburn, WAAuburn, WA
Rairdon's Honda of Marysville
Marysville, WAMarysville, WA
Rairdon's Honda of Burien
Burien, WABurien, WA
Rairdon's Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Marysville
Arlington, WAArlington, WA
Honest Car Sales
Shoreline, WAShoreline, WA
Jack Carroll's Skagit Hyundai
Burlington, WABurlington, WA
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Highest Doc Fees in Washington
These Washington dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $203.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Volkswagen | $851 | 3 |
| 2 | Honda of Burlington | $502 | 9 |
| 3 | Blade Chevrolet | $350 | 3 |
| 4 | Monroe | $260 | 3 |
| 5 | Brown Boys | $225 | 3 |
| 6 | Brotherton Cadillac Nw | $205 | 10 |
| 7 | Rairdon's Subaru of Auburn | $203 | 8 |
| 8 | Pierre Ford of Lynnwood | $203 | 3 |
| 9 | Heartland Toyota | $203 | 8 |
| 10 | Rairdon's Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Kirkland | $201 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Honda | F 49/100 | — | 9 |
| Marysville Toyota | F 53/100 | — | 8 |
| Mullinax Ford | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Blade Chevrolet LLC | D 60/100 | — | 4 |
| Honda of Burlington | D 64/100 | $502 | 9 |
| Renton Jeep Ram Dodge Chrysler Fiat | D 65/100 | $200 | 5 |
| Alan Webb Chevrolet | D 65/100 | $200 | 4 |
| Motors Northwest | D 67/100 | $200 | 5 |
| Rairdon's Fiat of Kirkland | D 68/100 | $200 | 4 |
| Sound Ford Inc. | D 69/100 | $200 | 10 |
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
41 dealers · Avg score: 89/100
Chevrolet
41 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Toyota
30 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Dodge
29 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Jeep
29 dealers · Avg score: 77/100
Ram
29 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Honda
28 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
Chrysler
26 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
GMC
23 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Subaru
20 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Hyundai
19 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Nissan
18 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Kia
14 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Volkswagen
14 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Mazda
14 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
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How Washington compares to its neighbors
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Washington Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Washington?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee in Washington is $203, based on 2,222 verified out-the-door quotes from 562 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $201 below the $404 national average.
Which Washington dealers charge the highest doc fees?
University Volkswagen charges the highest verified doc fee in Washington at $851. Doc fees across the state range from $3 to $899.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Washington?
Maserati - Alfa Romeo of Seattle in Seattle is the highest-rated dealer in Washington with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 3 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. 435 of 709 rated Washington dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.