Washington Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Washington? We analyzed 1,832 verified OTD quotes from 466 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of July 2026, the average doc fee at 371 rated Washington dealers is $213, $187 below the national average, based on 1,832 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Jul 28, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Evergreen State
Washington's dealer grade: B
80/100 average transparency score
47th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Washington has the 47th-highest average doc fee of the 50 states we track, at $213.
- 260 of 466 rated Washington dealers earned an A for transparency; 77 earned a D or F.
- Pierre Chevrolet in Seattle is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 6 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Washington range from $15 to $899 — Wilder Honda You Can Count On Us charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Washington is theft protection, appearing on 37% of itemized quotes at an average of $702.
Washington Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Washington
The most transparent dealers in Washington, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Pierre Chevrolet
Seattle, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesPierre Auto Group
Snohomish, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesOlympia Subaru
Olympia, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesMccurley Dealerships
Pasco, WAPasco, WA
Dinsmore Auto Group / Puyallup Mazda & Truck Country
WAWA
Drive Kirkland
Kirkland, WAKirkland, WA
Land Rover Of Tacoma
Fife, WAFife, WA
Land Rover Bellevue
Bellevue, WABellevue, WA
Evergreen Ford Lincoln
Issaquah, WAIssaquah, WA
Knudtsen Foothills
Spokane, WASpokane, WA
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Highest Doc Fees in Washington
These Washington dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $213.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilder Honda You Can Count On Us | $545 | 3 |
| 2 | Lee Peterson Buick GMC Of Yakima | $290 | 4 |
| 3 | Interstate Honda | $272 | 7 |
| 4 | Monroe | $245 | 4 |
| 5 | Dick Hannah Dealerships | $230 | 5 |
| 6 | Rairdon's Fiat Of Kirkland | $203 | 4 |
| 7 | Pierre Chevrolet | $200 | 6 |
| 8 | Pierre Auto Group | $200 | 6 |
| 9 | Olympia Subaru | $200 | 4 |
| 10 | Mccurley Dealerships | $200 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motors Northwest | D 61.3/100 | $200 | 5 |
| Rairdon's Fiat Of Kirkland | D 67.6/100 | $203 | 4 |
| Sound Ford Inc. | D 68/100 | $160 | 10 |
| I-5 Toyota | C 70/100 | $200 | 4 |
| Renton Jeep Ram Dodge Chrysler Fiat | C 70/100 | $200 | 6 |
| Gene Pankey Motor Company | C 73/100 | $200 | 9 |
| Hyundai Of Yakima | C 75.7/100 | $200 | 3 |
| Alan Webb Nissan | C 76/100 | $200 | 8 |
| Rodland Toyota | C 76.3/100 | $154 | 13 |
| Karmart Nissan | C 76.5/100 | $200 | 3 |
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
31 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Toyota
27 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Chevrolet
23 dealers · Avg score: 84/100
Honda
21 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Subaru
19 dealers · Avg score: 67/100
Jeep
19 dealers · Avg score: 70/100
GMC
18 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Dodge
17 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Hyundai
17 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Nissan
16 dealers · Avg score: 75/100
Chrysler
15 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Ram
15 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Kia
14 dealers · Avg score: 54/100
Mazda
12 dealers · Avg score: 96/100
Volkswagen
11 dealers · Avg score: 76/100
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How Washington compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Washington Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Washington?
As of July 2026, the average documentation fee in Washington is $213, based on 1,832 verified out-the-door quotes from 371 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $187 below the $400 national average.
Which Washington dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Wilder Honda You Can Count On Us charges the highest verified doc fee in Washington at $545. Doc fees across the state range from $15 to $899.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Washington?
Pierre Chevrolet in Seattle 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. 260 of 466 rated Washington dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.