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Big Island Motors earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.
- $299
- Doc fee
- None
- Dealer add-ons
$190 below HI avg
In 9 recent quotes
Developing confidenceKailua-Kona, HIUpdated How we score dealers#1 most transparent in HI
The full story
Why Big Island Motors earned this grade
Between February 2026 and November 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.
✓ What they do well
3 thingsDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$299 is $190 below the HI average of $489. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
No dealer add-ons detected
Across 9 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.
The price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
9 verified OTD quotes from Big Island Motors
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions
7 vehicle transactions — 9 individual quotes
At a Glance
Tips for Big Island Motors
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($299) is at or below HI average. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is about 6% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Big Island Motors charge?
Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Big Island Motors charges a $299 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Big Island Motors earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).
What is the doc fee at Big Island Motors?
Big Island Motors charges a typical documentation fee of $299. The HI average is $489. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Big Island Motors add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Big Island Motors typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 9 recent verified quotes.
Is Big Island Motors a good dealership?
Big Island Motors has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Big Island Motors?
CarEdge reviews Big Island Motors on 9 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with a typical doc fee of $299 versus an HI average of $489. None of its 9 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.
Is Big Island Motors a transparent Subaru dealer in Kailua-Kona?
Yes. Big Island Motors holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Big Island Motors rank among Hawaii car dealers?
Big Island Motors ranks #1 of 117 rated dealers in Hawaii on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, which grades dealers on doc fees, add-ons and pricing from verified out-the-door quotes.
How does Big Island Motors compare to other Subaru dealers?
You can compare Big Island Motors's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Subaru dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Subaru dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Subaru Dealerships in the US ranks Subaru dealers on the same data.
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How we know this
Every number on this page came from a real deal.
Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.
For Big Island Motors in Kailua-Kona, HI, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deal logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.
Fee Transparency
30%Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.
Data Quality
10%More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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