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Kama'aina Nissan earns a D.
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- $884
- Total dealer fees
- All
- Quoted add-ons
$289 above HI median
In 1 quote, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote May 2026)Hilo, HIUpdated How we score dealers
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Kama'aina Nissan earned this grade
Kama'aina Nissan received a D based on one eligible quote from May 2026, a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized. The quote showed $884.45 in dealer fees.
Where to push back
The quote’s $884.45 in dealer fees was $289.45 above the Median state fee in Hawaii, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. It also showed $995 in required extras, adding to the vehicle’s cost. Ask whether those extras are required and request a written offer that lists the selling price, fees, extras, taxes and government charges separately before agreeing.
1 verified OTD quote from Kama'aina Nissan
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At a Glance
Tips for Kama'aina Nissan
- Their only quote included add-ons (Aftermarket), not marked optional.
- Total dealer fees are slightly above the state median. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Kama'aina Nissan charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Kama'aina Nissan charges $884 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $995 when present. Kama'aina Nissan earns Transparency Grade D (68/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).
Does Kama'aina Nissan add dealer add-ons?
Kama'aina Nissan adds an average of $995 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Kama'aina Nissan a good dealership?
Kama'aina Nissan earns a Grade D (68/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
What do reviews say about Kama'aina Nissan?
CarEdge reviews Kama'aina Nissan on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade D (68/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $884 versus an HI median of $595. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year.
Is Kama'aina Nissan a transparent Nissan dealer in Hilo?
CarEdge has limited data on Kama'aina Nissan so far. Kama'aina Nissan holds CarEdge Transparency Grade D (68/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
How does Kama'aina Nissan compare to other Nissan dealers?
You can compare Kama'aina Nissan's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Nissan dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Nissan dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Nissan Dealerships in the US ranks Nissan 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 Kama'aina Nissan in Hilo, HI, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes from the past year logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to D.
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Graded on 1 quote from the past year (1 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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