Best Car Dealers in Washington
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 446 of 1165 Washington car dealers from 1,800 verified out-the-door quotes. Washington's average doc fee is $215.
245 of 446 rated Washington dealers earn an A · 71 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 26, 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 →Vancouver Toyota
Vancouver, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 38 verified quotes
See the quotesWendle
Spokane, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesArchibald's
Kennewick, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 10 verified quotes
See the quotesBMW Northwest
Fife, WAFife, WA
Bill Korum's Puyallup Nissan
Puyallup, WAPuyallup, WA
Bickford Motors, Inc.
Snohomish, WASnohomish, WA
Good
Renton, WARenton, WA
Dinsmore Auto Group / Puyallup Mazda & Truck Country
WAWA
Jaguar Bellevue
Bellevue, WABellevue, WA
Pierre Ford Of Seattle
Seattle, WASeattle, WA
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Carter Subaru Shoreline
Shoreline, WA · 15 verified quotes
Campbell Volkswagen Of Edmonds
Edmonds, WA · 14 verified quotes
Maserati - Alfa Romeo Of Seattle
Seattle, WA · 9 verified quotes
Go_Hyundai_Of_Renton
Renton, WA · 27 verified quotes
Jack Carroll's Skagit Hyundai
Burlington, WA · 14 verified quotes
Bud Clary Auburn CDJR Hyundai
Auburn, WA · 6 verified quotes
Lexus Of Tacoma At Fife
Fife, WA · 6 verified quotes
Eastside Subaru
Kirkland, WA · 15 verified quotes
Go Kia Tacoma
Tacoma, WA · 42 verified quotes
Town Toyota
East Wenatchee, WA · 5 verified quotes
Go Kia Renton
Renton, WA · 8 verified quotes
Lee Peterson Buick GMC Of Yakima
Yakima, WA · 4 verified quotes
Pierre GMC Of Everett
Everett, WA · 15 verified quotes
Carter Subaru Ballard
Seattle, WA · 15 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Lynnwood
Lynnwood, WA · 8 verified quotes
Walker's Renton Subaru
Renton, WA · 7 verified quotes
Bud Clary
Auburn, WA · 6 verified quotes
West Hills Honda
Bremerton, WA · 6 verified quotes
BMW Of Bellevue
Bellevue, WA · 6 verified quotes
Chuck Olson Chevrolet
Shoreline, WA · 6 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 362 rated Washington dealers is $215, based on 1,800 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?
Vancouver Toyota, Wendle, Archibald's lead the Washington transparency rankings. 245 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.