Best Car Dealers in Washington
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 446 of 1165 Washington car dealers from 1,798 verified out-the-door quotes. Washington's average doc fee is $215.
243 of 446 rated Washington dealers earn an A · 72 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 25, 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.
Based on 446 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 1165 dealers →Mccurley Dealerships
Pasco, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTacoma Subaru
Tacoma, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 4 verified quotes
See the quotesDinsmore Auto Group / Puyallup Mazda & Truck Country
WA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesArchibald's
Kennewick, WAKennewick, WA
Good
Renton, WARenton, WA
Bill Korum's Puyallup Nissan
Puyallup, WAPuyallup, WA
Land Rover Bellevue
Bellevue, WABellevue, WA
Land Rover Of Tacoma
Fife, WAFife, WA
Jaguar Bellevue
Bellevue, WABellevue, WA
Pierre Auto Group
Snohomish, WASnohomish, WA
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More Dealers in Washington
Pierre Chevrolet
Seattle, WA · 6 verified quotes
Pierre Ford Of Seattle
Seattle, WA · 4 verified quotes
Brooks Biddle Automotive
Bothell, WA · 4 verified quotes
Auto Connections
Bellevue, WA · 5 verified quotes
Honda Of Fife
Fife, WA · 3 verified quotes
Bowen Scarff
Kent, WA · 5 verified quotes
Port Orchard Ford
Port Orchard, WA · 7 verified quotes
Wendle
Spokane, WA · 3 verified quotes
Drive Kirkland
Kirkland, WA · 4 verified quotes
Bickford Motors, Inc.
Snohomish, WA · 6 verified quotes
Volvo Cars Seattle
Seattle, WA · 5 verified quotes
Speck Hyundai Of Tri-Cities
Kennewick, WA · 3 verified quotes
Knudtsen Foothills
Spokane, WA · 3 verified quotes
Rairdon's Volkswagen Of Everett
Everett, WA · 3 verified quotes
Speck Buick GMC Of Tri-Cities
Pasco, WA · 3 verified quotes
BMW Northwest
Fife, WA · 3 verified quotes
Vancouver Toyota
Vancouver, WA · 38 verified quotes
Carter Subaru Shoreline
Shoreline, WA · 15 verified quotes
Cadillac Of Bellevue Inc
Bellevue, WA · 9 verified quotes
Olympia Subaru
Olympia, WA · 4 verified quotes
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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 361 rated Washington dealers is $215, based on 1,798 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?
Mccurley Dealerships, Tacoma Subaru, Dinsmore Auto Group / Puyallup Mazda & Truck Country lead the Washington transparency rankings. 243 of 446 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 $215. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 62% 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.