Washington Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Washington? We analyzed 2,189 verified OTD quotes from 686 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of October 2026, the average doc fee at 547 rated Washington dealers is $212, $192 below the national average, based on 2,189 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Oct 4, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Evergreen State
Washington's dealer grade: B
81/100 average transparency score
49th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Washington has the 49th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $212.
- 419 of 686 rated Washington dealers earned an A for transparency; 153 earned a D or F.
- Archibald's Inc in Kennewick is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 11 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Washington range from $2 to $953 — Interstate Honda charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Washington is theft protection, appearing on 40% of itemized quotes at an average of $686.
Washington Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Washington
The most transparent dealers in Washington, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Archibald's Inc
Kennewick, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesArt Gamblin Motors
Enumclaw, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAudi Seattle
Seattle, WA
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesAudi Tacoma
Fife, WAFife, WA
Auto Connections of Bellevue
Bellevue, WABellevue, WA
Bickford Motors, Inc.
Snohomish, WASnohomish, WA
Bill Korum's Puyallup Nissan
Puyallup, WAPuyallup, WA
BMW Northwest
Fife, WAFife, WA
BMW of Bellevue
Bellevue, WABellevue, WA
Bowen Scarff Ford
Kent, WAKent, WA
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Highest Doc Fees in Washington
These Washington dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $212.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interstate Honda | $953 | 9 |
| 2 | University Volkswagen | $851 | 3 |
| 3 | Honda of Burlington | $502 | 9 |
| 4 | Blade Chevrolet | $350 | 3 |
| 5 | Monroe | $260 | 3 |
| 6 | Brown Boys | $225 | 3 |
| 7 | Gene Pankey Motor Company | $207 | 8 |
| 8 | Klein Honda | $205 | 7 |
| 9 | Brotherton Cadillac Nw | $205 | 10 |
| 10 | Rairdon's Fiat of Kirkland | $203 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Toyota | F 53/100 | — | 8 |
| Interstate Honda | F 59/100 | $953 | 9 |
| Motors Northwest | F 59/100 | $200 | 5 |
| Blade Chevrolet LLC | D 60/100 | — | 4 |
| Mullinax Ford | D 60/100 | — | 3 |
| Karmart Nissan | D 63/100 | $203 | 3 |
| Honda of Burlington | D 64/100 | $502 | 9 |
| Alan Webb Chevrolet | D 65/100 | $200 | 4 |
| Renton Jeep Ram Dodge Chrysler Fiat | D 65/100 | $200 | 5 |
| Rairdon's Fiat of Kirkland | D 68/100 | $203 | 4 |
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
40 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Chevrolet
38 dealers · Avg score: 80/100
Toyota
30 dealers · Avg score: 88/100
Dodge
28 dealers · Avg score: 74/100
Ram
28 dealers · Avg score: 75/100
Honda
27 dealers · Avg score: 82/100
Jeep
27 dealers · Avg score: 72/100
Chrysler
25 dealers · Avg score: 75/100
GMC
22 dealers · Avg score: 79/100
Subaru
20 dealers · Avg score: 86/100
Hyundai
19 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Nissan
18 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
Kia
14 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Mazda
14 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
Volkswagen
13 dealers · Avg score: 83/100
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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 $212, based on 2,189 verified out-the-door quotes from 547 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $192 below the $404 national average.
Which Washington dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Interstate Honda charges the highest verified doc fee in Washington at $953. Doc fees across the state range from $2 to $953.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Washington?
Archibald's Inc in Kennewick is the highest-rated dealer in Washington with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 11 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. 419 of 686 rated Washington dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.