Dealer Fees in Washington
Real fee data from 37 verified buyer deals across 26 dealerships
$211
Avg Doc Fee
$200
State Cap
$200 – $553
Range Seen
Washington caps doc fees at $200
By state law, Washington dealerships cannot charge more than $200 for documentation. Many dealers charge less. The data below shows what dealers actually charge.
Capped at $200 by state law; local taxes can add 3-4% more
Washington Dealers by Doc Fee (Lowest First)
| Dealer | City | Doc Fee | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay Lexus | Spokane | $200 | 1 |
| Audi Tacoma | Fife | $200 | 2 |
| Burien Chevrolet | Seattle | $200 | 2 |
| Northwest Chevrolet | McKenna | $200 | 1 |
| Speckgmcbuicktricities.com | Pasco | $200 | 1 |
| Brotherton Cadillac | Renton | $200 | 1 |
| Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard | Port Orchard | $200 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz of Spokane | Spokane | $200 | 1 |
| Country Chevrolet | Colville | $200 | 1 |
| Enumclaw Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Srt | Enumclaw | $200 | 2 |
| Colville Toyota | Colville | $200 | 2 |
| Titus-Will Toyota | Tacoma | $200 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz of Bellevue | Bellevue | $200 | 1 |
| Chuck Olson | Shoreline | $200 | 1 |
| Chuck Olson | Seattle | $200 | 1 |
| Mercedes-Benz of Bellingham | Bellingham | $200 | 1 |
| Toyota of Pullman | Pullman | $200 | 2 |
| Marysville Toyota | Marysville | $200 | 2 |
| Autonation Volkswagen Spokane | Spokane | $200 | 1 |
| Wilder Auto Center | Port Angeles | $200 | 1 |
| Dick Hannah Dealerships | Vancouver | $200 | 1 |
| Bud Clary | Moses Lake | $200 | 3 |
| Hofb Inc. Dba Honda of Burien | Burien | $200 | 2 |
| Honda Auto Center of Bellevue | Bellevue | $200 | 2 |
| Interstate Honda | Chehalis | $553 | 1 |
Based on verified buyer deal sheets. Doc fees extracted from itemized fee breakdowns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average dealer doc fee in Washington?
Based on 33 verified buyer deal sheets, the average documentation fee at Washington dealerships is $211. Actual fees range from $200 to $553.
What is the doc fee cap in Washington?
Washington caps dealer documentation fees at $200. Not all dealers charge the maximum — check individual dealer profiles for actual fees.
Are dealer fees negotiable in Washington?
Doc fees are generally fixed per dealership but you can negotiate the overall deal to offset them. Add-ons (paint protection, VIN etching, pro packs) are almost always negotiable — ask to have them removed.