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Kuhio Nissan earns an A.

Early deals look fair on fees and pricing. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.

$585
Doc fee

$96 above HI avg

None
Dealer add-ons

In 1 recent quote

1
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Limited confidenceLihue, HIUpdated How we score dealersPart of Kuhio Auto Group

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Lihue, HI

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The full story

Why Kuhio Nissan earned this grade

Between July 2026 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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

1 thing

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."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$585 is $96 above the HI average of $489. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

1 verified OTD quote from Kuhio Nissan

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Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

1 verified quote

2026 Nissan Frontier

SVNew
$49,657
$585doc feeNo add-ons
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At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Kuhio Nissan

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 7% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Kuhio Nissan charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, Kuhio Nissan charges a $585 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Kuhio Nissan earns Transparency Grade A, based on limited data (1 verified quote).

What is the doc fee at Kuhio Nissan?

Kuhio Nissan charges a typical documentation fee of $585. The HI average is $489. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Kuhio Nissan add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Kuhio Nissan typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 1 recent verified quote.

Is Kuhio Nissan a good dealership?

Kuhio Nissan earns a Grade A, based on limited data (1 verified quote). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Kuhio Nissan has 3 verified quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Kuhio Nissan?

CarEdge reviews Kuhio Nissan on 1 verified out-the-door quote, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A, an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with a typical doc fee of $585 versus an HI average of $489. None of its 1 recent quote included dealer add-ons.

Is Kuhio Nissan a transparent Nissan dealer in Lihue?

CarEdge has limited data on Kuhio Nissan so far. Kuhio Nissan holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote. The grade may change as more quotes come in.

How does Kuhio Nissan compare to other Nissan dealers?

You can compare Kuhio Nissan's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior 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 Kuhio Nissan in Lihue, HI, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$585
HI avg$489
National avg$404

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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