CarEdge · Best Ford Dealerships in Seattle · November 2026
The Best Ford Dealer in Seattle, According to CarEdge
In CarEdge’s own words, “the best Ford dealer in Seattle by verified out-the-door price data is Bowen Scarff Ford (Kent, WA),” with an A grade (100/100) and no dealer add-ons.
Its guide to the best car dealerships in Seattle puts us #1 of every brand, too. We’re a family-owned, one-price Ford dealership in Kent, a short drive south of downtown Seattle.
- One price, no haggling
- No add-ons in CarEdge’s verified quotes
- Cars.com 2026 Dealer of the Year
- Family-owned since 1958
Shop by model
Shop New and Used at Seattle’s Top-Rated Ford Dealer
Every new and used vehicle is online with its one price. Pick a model to see what’s on our lot in Kent today.
New Fords
- F-150Full-size pickup
- Super DutyF-250 to F-650
- MaverickCompact pickup, hybrid
- RangerMidsize pickup
- Bronco4x4 SUV
- Bronco SportSmall SUV
- Explorer3-row SUV
- ExpeditionFull-size SUV
- Mustang Mach-EAll-electric SUV
- MustangSports car
- TransitCargo & passenger vans
- CommercialWork trucks & upfits
Used & Bowen Scarff Certified
Awards & rankings
Ranked the Best Car Dealership in Seattle by CarEdge
CarEdge graded 112 dealerships across the Seattle area, every brand, on the out-the-door prices they put in writing. Its guide ranks Bowen Scarff Ford #1 and calls us “the most transparent dealership in the Seattle metro by verified data.” Nationally, CarEdge’s U.S. rankings put us #2 among Ford dealers.
#1
Best Car Dealerships in Seattle
Every brand. #1 of the 112 Seattle-area dealerships CarEdge graded, in its guide updated October 30, 2026.
#1
Best Ford Dealerships in Seattle
A grade (100/100), no dealer add-ons in any verified quote, and the highest-graded Ford dealer in the Seattle metro.
#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.
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 Seattle Drivers Choose Our Kent Ford Dealership
Plenty of Ford dealers are closer to Seattle. Here’s why shoppers who compare make the drive.
One price, no add-ons
Everyone sees the same price, online and on the lot. Factory orders are sold at Ford MSRP with no added markup, and CarEdge found no dealer add-ons in our verified quotes.
A little less sales tax
Washington taxes a vehicle at the dealer’s location. On a vehicle, Kent’s rate is 10.9% vs. 11.05% in Seattle, about $75 less on a $50,000 truck.
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.
Service that comes to you
After you buy, Ford Mobile Service can handle eligible maintenance at your Seattle home or office, at shop prices with no trip fee.
How the ranking works
How CarEdge Picks the Best Ford Dealer in Seattle
CarEdge doesn’t rank dealers on star ratings. It grades each one from 0 to 100 using written out-the-door price quotes that shoppers received, weighted like this:
Fee transparency30%
Add-on behavior30%
Price accuracy30%
Data quality10%
See CarEdge’s Seattle rankings and its guide to the best Ford dealerships in Seattle.
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 Seattle in One Visit
Buyers pick up here in Kent, and most of the deal can be done before you leave home.
Pick it online
Every vehicle is listed with its one price. Ask for a live video walkaround of anything you’re considering.
Get it in writing
Ask for a written out-the-door price by text or email, with tax and fees included.
Line up the rest
Get an instant offer on your trade and apply for financing online.
Come in once
Sign the few documents Washington requires in ink, and drive home.
Directions
Directions to Our Ford Dealership From Seattle
We’re a short drive south of downtown Seattle: take I-5 South, or I-405 to SR-167 South, into Kent.
- 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.
After you buy
Ford Service That Comes to You in Seattle
Buying in Kent doesn’t mean driving here for every oil change.
Ford Mobile Service in Seattle
Eligible maintenance and light repairs, from oil changes and batteries to brakes, diagnostics and eligible recalls, at your home or office. Same price as the shop, no trip fee. Schedule Mobile Service.
Free pickup & delivery
Covers addresses within 15 miles of our Kent showroom, which reaches into parts of South Seattle. We confirm your address when you book service.
Warranty work anywhere
Ford factory warranty repairs can be done at any Ford dealer, so you’re covered close to home too.
Questions
Best Ford Dealer in Seattle: FAQ
What is the best Ford dealer in Seattle?
According to CarEdge, Bowen Scarff Ford in Kent. Its guide to the best Ford dealerships in Seattle ranks us #1, with an A grade (100/100) and no dealer add-ons in any verified quote (updated November 4, 2026), and its live Seattle-area Ford rankings have us #1 too. CarEdge updates both as new quotes are verified.
What is the best car dealership in the Seattle area?
By CarEdge’s verified data, Bowen Scarff Ford. Its guide to the best car dealerships in Seattle graded 112 dealerships of every brand and ranks us #1 (updated October 30, 2026). Cars.com also named us a 2026 Dealer of the Year for Washington.
Where is Bowen Scarff Ford, and how far is it from Seattle?
In Kent, at 1157 Central Ave N, a short drive south of downtown Seattle via I-5 South, or I-405 to SR-167 South. CarEdge’s Seattle rankings cover the whole metro, Kent included.
Will I pay Seattle’s sales tax rate if I buy here?
No. Washington charges sales tax on a vehicle at the dealer’s location, so you pay Kent’s rate, which is a little lower: 10.9% on a vehicle in Kent vs. 11.05% in Seattle. That’s each city’s combined sales tax (10.4% and 10.55%) plus the state’s 0.5% motor vehicle sales tax (October–December 2026). A trade-in lowers the taxable amount too.
Will I still pay the Sound Transit car-tab tax?
Yes, with a Seattle address. Sound Transit’s car-tab tax follows the vehicle’s registered address, not where you buy it.
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.
Do you deliver to Seattle?
No. Buyers pick up here in Kent. Most of the deal can be set up ahead of time, so it’s one trip.
Can I get my Ford serviced in Seattle?
Often, yes. Ford Mobile Service handles eligible maintenance and light repairs at your Seattle home or office, at the same price as the shop with no trip fee. Ford factory warranty work can also be done at any Ford dealer.
Do you sell used cars too?
Yes, Fords and other makes, including Bowen Scarff Certified vehicles with a multi-point inspection, a free vehicle history report, a fresh oil change and service, and a 3-month/4,000-mile comprehensive warranty.
Get Your Out-the-Door Price Before You Drive Down
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
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Vehicle or stock number, and the best way to reach you.
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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. CarEdge’s guide to the best Ford dealerships in Seattle: updated November 4, 2026. Its guide to the best car dealerships in Seattle: updated October 30, 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.