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 →Auto Connections
Bellevue, WA
$130 below the Washington average
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesGood
Renton, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 5 verified quotes
See the quotesEvergreen Ford Lincoln
Issaquah, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 9 verified quotes
See the quotesBrooks Biddle Automotive
Bothell, WABothell, WA
Jaguar Bellevue
Bellevue, WABellevue, WA
Olympia Subaru
Olympia, WAOlympia, WA
Honda Of Fife
Fife, WAFife, WA
Bill Korum's Puyallup Nissan
Puyallup, WAPuyallup, WA
Pierre Ford Of Seattle
Seattle, WASeattle, WA
Carter Subaru Shoreline
Shoreline, WAShoreline, WA
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More Dealers in Washington
BMW Seattle
Seattle, WA · 9 verified quotes
Titus-Will Cadillac
Olympia, WA · 3 verified quotes
Frontier Ford
Anacortes, WA · 8 verified quotes
Corwin Ford Of Tri-Cities
Pasco, WA · 21 verified quotes
Korum Automotive Group
Kent, WA · 5 verified quotes
Toyota Of Tri-Cities
Kennewick, WA · 11 verified quotes
Bowen Scarff In Kent
Kent, WA · 11 verified quotes
Autonation Toyota Spokane Valley
Spokane Valley, WA · 5 verified quotes
Rairdon's Honda Of Burien
Burien, WA · 5 verified quotes
Way Scarff Ford
Auburn, WA · 7 verified quotes
Colville Toyota
Colville, WA · 5 verified quotes
Imports And Classics
Bellingham, WA · 3 verified quotes
Motorcars Limited
Mount Vernon, WA · 4 verified quotes
Titus-Will Toyota
Tacoma, WA · 4 verified quotes
North Bend Chevrolet
North Bend, WA · 4 verified quotes
Doxon Toyota
Auburn, WA · 24 verified quotes
Honda Auto Center Of Bellevue
Bellevue, WA · 10 verified quotes
Kendall Ford Hyundai Of Vancouver
Vancouver, WA · 17 verified quotes
Walkers Renton Mazda
Renton, WA · 7 verified quotes
Doug's Lynnwood Mazda
Edmonds, WA · 24 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?
Auto Connections, Good, Evergreen Ford Lincoln 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.