Best Car Dealers in Hawaii

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 100 of 153 Hawaii car dealers from 244 quotes from the past year. The median Hawaii dealer charges $595 in total dealer fees.

72 of 100 rated Hawaii dealers earn an A · 6 earn a D or F

Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Aloha State

Hawaii's dealer grade: A

91/100 average transparency score

23rd highest median dealer fees in the U.S.

Based on 100 dealers with quotes from the past year.

$595
Median Dealer Fees
$453 Avg Doc Fee
75%
No Quoted Add-ons
91/100
Avg Score
244
Quotes, Past Year

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Hawaii Dealer FAQ

What are median dealer fees in Hawaii?

As of November 2026, the median Hawaii dealer charges $595 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, based on quotes from the past year. CarEdge grades Fee Transparency against this median. Hawaii sets no legal cap on the doc fee itself.

Who are the best car dealers in Hawaii?

Big Island Motors, Island Honda and Mercedes-Benz of Maui lead the Hawaii transparency rankings. 72 of 100 rated Hawaii dealers earned an A for fair dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.

How are Hawaii dealers graded?

Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, with the newest counting most: fee transparency (30%, total dealer fees compared with the Hawaii median), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Hawaii quotes are verified.

How Hawaii compares to its neighbors

Median dealer fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.

Tips for Buying a Car in Hawaii

  • Know the dealer fees: The median Hawaii dealer charges $595 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
  • Good news on add-ons: 75% of Hawaii quotes from the past year have no quoted add-ons.
  • Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
  • Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.