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Windward Ford of Hawaii earns a D.
High fees or frequent add-ons are common here. Get every number in writing first.
- $505
- Total dealer fees
- All
- Quoted add-ons
$90 below HI median
In 7 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Aug 2026)Kailua, HIUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Windward Ford of Hawaii earned this grade
Windward Ford Of Hawaii has 7 verified quotes reviewed from December 2025 through August 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
There is no specific positive pricing finding to call out from these quotes.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $829.37, compared with the Median state fee in HI of $595, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Three quotes exceeded that median. All 7 quotes had a combined-fees amount that was not fully itemized, so ask for a written breakdown of each dealer fee before agreeing.
Six quotes showed required extras, averaging $718.33, and each of those six included a required-extra charge greater than zero. Ask which extras are required, whether any can be removed, and request a complete itemized written offer showing the vehicle selling price, fees, extras, taxes and government charges.
7 verified OTD quotes from Windward Ford of Hawaii
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
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All 7 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Windward Ford of Hawaii
- 7 of 7 quotes included add-ons (ATP Etch Fee, SAFECAT Etch, Other F&I Products), not marked optional.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Aug 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Windward Ford of Hawaii charge?
Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Windward Ford of Hawaii charges $505 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $616 when present. Windward Ford of Hawaii earns Transparency Grade D (66/100).
Does Windward Ford of Hawaii add dealer add-ons?
Windward Ford of Hawaii adds an average of $616 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 7 of 7 quotes 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 Windward Ford of Hawaii a good dealership?
Windward Ford of Hawaii has a transparency score of 66/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
What do reviews say about Windward Ford of Hawaii?
CarEdge reviews Windward Ford of Hawaii on 7 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade D (66/100), with dealer fees of $505 versus an HI median of $595. Quoted add-ons appeared on 7 of 7 quotes in the past year.
Is Windward Ford of Hawaii a transparent Ford dealer in Kailua?
Not by CarEdge's measure. Windward Ford of Hawaii holds CarEdge Transparency Grade D (66/100), based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other Ford dealers nearby.
How does Windward Ford of Hawaii compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Windward Ford of Hawaii's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Ford dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Ford dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Ford Dealerships in the US ranks Ford 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 Windward Ford of Hawaii in Kailua, HI, that has meant 7 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 2 negotiated deals 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 7 quotes from the past year (7 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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