CarEdge · Best Ford Dealers Near Auburn, WA · November 2026

The Best Ford Dealer Near Auburn, According to CarEdge

In CarEdge’s own words, “the best Ford dealer near Auburn, WA is Bowen Scarff Ford in Kent, WA, 5 miles away,” graded A (100/100) from verified out-the-door quotes. We’re a family-owned, one-price Ford dealership just north of Auburn: Auburn Way North becomes Central Avenue in Kent and runs right to our door.

  • One price, no haggling
  • No add-ons in CarEdge’s verified quotes
  • Cars.com 2026 Dealer of the Year
  • Family-owned since 1958

Awards & rankings

The Top-Rated Ford Dealer Near Auburn

Auburn has Ford dealers close by, and CarEdge compares them all on the out-the-door prices they put in writing. It ranks Bowen Scarff Ford #1 near Auburn, #1 of every dealer in Washington, and #2 among Ford dealers nationwide.

#1

Best Ford Dealers Near Auburn

A grade (100/100) from verified out-the-door quotes, and no add-on a buyer couldn’t decline.

#1

Best Car Dealers in Washington

#1 of all the dealers CarEdge grades in the state, every brand, and #1 on its list of the best Ford dealers in Washington.

#2

Best Ford Dealers in the US

#2 of all the Ford dealers CarEdge ranks nationwide, on its Best Ford Dealers of 2026 list.

2026

Cars.com Dealer of the Year

Named to the 2026 list for Washington, and the only Ford store on it.

Why make the drive

Why Auburn Drivers Choose Our Kent Ford Dealership

It’s 10–15 minutes north. Here’s what shoppers who compare tell us makes the drive worth it.

One price, no add-ons

One price on every vehicle, posted online and on the lot, so there’s nothing to negotiate. Factory orders sell at Ford MSRP with no added markup, and CarEdge found no add-ons a buyer couldn’t decline.

A little less sales tax

Washington taxes a vehicle at the dealer’s location. On a vehicle, Kent’s rate is 10.9%. Dealers on Auburn’s King County side charge 11.0%, about $50 more on a $50,000 truck.

Built for work

Running a crew or a fleet in Auburn? Our Commercial Truck Center, on the same Kent campus at 1135 Central Ave N, handles work trucks, upfits, vans and fleet accounts.

New, used and certified

New Fords and factory orders, plus used Fords and other makes, including Bowen Scarff Certified vehicles with a 3-month/4,000-mile warranty.

How the ranking works

How CarEdge Picks the Best Ford Dealer Near Auburn

CarEdge grades dealers from 0 to 100 on the written out-the-door quotes shoppers actually got, not on star ratings, weighted like this:

Fee transparency30%

Add-on behavior30%

Price accuracy30%

Data quality10%

See CarEdge’s Auburn rankings and its list of the best Ford dealers in Washington.

What our A (100/100) means for you

  • The vehicle price on your quote matches the price online.
  • No add-ons you can’t decline.
  • A $200 doc fee. CarEdge lists the Washington average at $201.
  • Factory orders at Ford MSRP, with no added markup.

Bowen Scarff Ford is a CarEdge Certified dealer, which is a paid CarEdge program. CarEdge says certification never changes a dealer’s grade, which comes from verified quotes.

One trip

Buy From Auburn in One Visit

Buyers pick up here in Kent, and you can set up most of the deal from Auburn.

  1. Pick it online

    Shop new and used inventory by model and price, and ask for a live video walkaround of the one you want.

  2. Get it in writing

    We’ll send the out-the-door price, with tax and fees included, by text or email.

  3. Trade and finance

    Get an instant offer on your current vehicle and apply for financing online.

  4. Come up once

    Drive up Auburn Way North, sign the few documents Washington requires in ink, and head home.

Directions

Directions From Auburn to Our Kent Ford Dealership

It’s about 10–15 minutes. The simplest: head north on Auburn Way North, which becomes Central Avenue in Kent and runs straight to our door. SR-167 North and West Valley Highway work too.

  • 1157 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032Our sales showroom.
  • Sales hoursMonday–Saturday 9:30 AM–7 PM, Sunday 10 AM–5 PM
  • Sales: 253-270-2530Call ahead and we’ll have your vehicle ready.
Bowen Scarff Ford1157 Central Ave N, KentAbout 10–15 minutesAuburn Way N to Central AveAuburnSouth of Kent

After you buy

Ford Service Without the Drive

Auburn is inside our free service pickup area, and our Mobile Service van comes to you.

Free pickup & delivery

All of Auburn, including Lakeland Hills and Lea Hill, is inside our free 15-mile pickup and delivery area. Ford service for Auburn.

We come to you

Our Mobile Service van works in Auburn every week, handling oil changes, brakes, batteries and eligible recalls at shop prices with no trip fee. Book Mobile Service.

Weekday service from 6:30 AM

Our service center is open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, early enough to drop off on your way to work.

Questions

Best Ford Dealer Near Auburn: FAQ

What is the best Ford dealer near Auburn?

According to CarEdge, Bowen Scarff Ford in Kent, 5 miles away. Its list of the best Ford dealers near Auburn ranks us #1, with an A grade (100/100) from verified out-the-door price quotes (data updated November 6, 2026). CarEdge updates the list as new quotes come in.

How do I get to Bowen Scarff Ford from Auburn?

Head north on Auburn Way North. It becomes Central Avenue in Kent and runs straight to our door at 1157 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032. SR-167 North and West Valley Highway work too. It’s about 10–15 minutes.

Which sales tax rate will I pay?

Kent’s. Washington charges sales tax on a vehicle at the dealer’s location: 10.9% in Kent, which is the 10.4% combined sales tax plus the state’s 0.5% motor vehicle sales tax (October–December 2026). Dealers on Auburn’s King County side charge 11.0%, so buying here saves about $50 on a $50,000 truck. A trade-in lowers the taxable amount.

Do you add dealer add-ons or markups?

No. We’re a one-price store, and factory orders are sold at Ford MSRP with no added markup. CarEdge found no dealer add-ons in our verified quotes.

Can I order a new Ford?

Yes. Factory orders are sold at Ford MSRP with no added markup. Ask us for a written out-the-door price on the build you want.

Do you offer free service pickup and delivery in Auburn?

Yes. All of Auburn, including Lakeland Hills and Lea Hill, is inside our free 15-mile service pickup and delivery area, and Ford Mobile Service is in Auburn every week for eligible maintenance at your home or office, at shop prices with no trip fee.

Do you sell commercial trucks and vans?

Yes. Contractors and fleets work with our Commercial Truck Center at 1135 Central Ave N, on the same campus as our showroom, for work trucks, upfits, cargo vans and fleet accounts.

Is Bowen Scarff Ford in Auburn?

No. We’re in Kent, at 1157 Central Ave N, about 10–15 minutes north of Auburn. CarEdge’s list of the best Ford dealers near Auburn includes dealers in the surrounding area, and it ranks us #1.

Do you have used trucks?

Yes. Our used trucks include Fords and other makes, and Bowen Scarff Certified trucks come with a 3-month/4,000-mile comprehensive warranty.

Get Your Out-the-Door Price Before You Drive Over

Tell us the vehicle or stock number. We’ll send the full out-the-door price in writing, plus a live video walkaround if you’d like one.

  • One price, no haggling
  • No add-ons
  • Family-owned in Kent since 1958

Request Your Out-the-Door Price

Vehicle or stock number, and the best way to reach you.

Keep Shopping

CarEdge rankings and grades as shown on caredge.com on November 6, 2026. CarEdge updates them as new quotes are verified. National ranking from CarEdge’s Best Ford Dealers of 2026 list on the same date. Cars.com 2026 Dealer of the Year: Washington state winners list, published March 18, 2026. Vehicle sales tax: combined state and local rates from the Washington Department of Revenue’s car dealer rate table for October 1 – December 31, 2026, plus the state’s 0.5% motor vehicle sales tax. Rates can change each quarter. Drive times vary with traffic.

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1157 Central Avenue North, Kent, WA, 98032
Bowen Scarff Ford 47.395529, -122.228139.