Hawaii Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in Hawaii? We analyzed 226 verified OTD quotes from 117 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
As of September 2026, the average doc fee at 81 rated Hawaii dealers is $486, $82 above the national average, based on 226 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge.
Data updated Sep 27, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Aloha State
Hawaii's dealer grade: C
72/100 average transparency score
26th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Key Findings
- Hawaii has the 26th-highest average doc fee of the 52 states we track, at $486.
- 53 of 117 rated Hawaii dealers earned an A for transparency; 38 earned a D or F.
- Orchid Isle Auto Center in Hilo is the state's most transparent dealer at 100/100 from 3 verified quotes.
- Verified doc fees in Hawaii range from $175 to $975 — Acura Of Honolulu charges the most.
- The most common dealer add-on in Hawaii is accessories, appearing on 41% of itemized quotes at an average of $545.
Hawaii Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in Hawaii
The most transparent dealers in Hawaii, from verified pricing data (3+ quotes each).
Orchid Isle Auto Center
Hilo, HI
$137 below the Hawaii average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTony Volkswagen
Waipahu, HI
$93 above the Hawaii average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMercedes-Benz Of Maui
Kahului, HI
$113 above the Hawaii average
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesTony Hyundai
Waipahu, HIWaipahu, HI
Island Honda
Kahului, HIKahului, HI
Tony Honda
Waipahu, HIWaipahu, HI
Auto Z Hawaii
Honolulu, HIHonolulu, HI
Tony Honda Kona
Kailua-Kona, HIKailua-Kona, HI
Aloha Kia
Hilo, HIHilo, HI
Honolulu Buick GMC Cadillac
Honolulu, HIHonolulu, HI
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Highest Doc Fees in Hawaii
These Hawaii dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $486.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acura Of Honolulu | $975 | 6 |
| 2 | BMW Of Honolulu | $795 | 3 |
| 3 | Honolulu Volkswagen | $795 | 7 |
| 4 | Honolulu Buick GMC Cadillac | $695 | 4 |
| 5 | Jerry V's Honolulu Hyundai | $645 | 3 |
| 6 | Tony Hyundai | $629 | 14 |
| 7 | Tony Honda | $629 | 7 |
| 8 | Jim Falk Hyundai Of Maui | $629 | 7 |
| 9 | Tony Group | $629 | 3 |
| 10 | Mercedes-Benz Of Maui | $599 | 3 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in Hawaii
These Hawaii dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windward Ford Of Hawaii | F 48/100 | — | 8 |
| Jerry V's Honolulu Hyundai | F 54/100 | $645 | 3 |
| Tony Group | D 68/100 | $629 | 3 |
| Tca Auto | C 70/100 | $305 | 4 |
| Honolulu Volkswagen | C 71/100 | $795 | 7 |
| Aloha Kia Leeward | C 72/100 | $395 | 3 |
| Cutter Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Honolulu | C 76/100 | $595 | 3 |
| Jerry V's Honolulu | C 77/100 | $545 | 5 |
| Cutter Mazda Honolulu | C 78/100 | $595 | 9 |
| Acura Of Honolulu | C 79/100 | $975 | 6 |
Most Common Add-ons in Hawaii
The most frequently seen dealer add-ons in Hawaii, based on itemized OTD quotes.
Dealers by Brand in Hawaii
Which brands have the most transparent dealers in Hawaii?
Nissan
7 dealers · Avg score: 78/100
Hyundai
6 dealers · Avg score: 85/100
Honda
6 dealers · Avg score: 92/100
Kia
5 dealers · Avg score: 46/100
Chrysler
4 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Dodge
4 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Jeep
4 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
Ram
4 dealers · Avg score: 81/100
GMC
4 dealers · Avg score: 67/100
Mazda
4 dealers · Avg score: 67/100
Toyota
3 dealers · Avg score: 73/100
Cadillac
3 dealers · Avg score: 63/100
Volkswagen
3 dealers · Avg score: 87/100
Chevrolet
3 dealers · Avg score: 71/100
BMW
3 dealers · Avg score: 90/100
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How Hawaii compares to its neighbors
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Hawaii Dealer Fee FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Hawaii?
As of September 2026, the average documentation fee in Hawaii is $486, based on 226 verified out-the-door quotes from 81 dealers collected by CarEdge. That is $82 above the $404 national average.
Which Hawaii dealers charge the highest doc fees?
Acura Of Honolulu charges the highest verified doc fee in Hawaii at $975. Doc fees across the state range from $175 to $975.
Who is the most transparent car dealer in Hawaii?
Orchid Isle Auto Center in Hilo is the highest-rated dealer in Hawaii with a transparency score of 100/100 (Grade A) from 3 verified quotes.
Are dealer doc fees negotiable in Hawaii?
Doc fees themselves are often presented as non-negotiable, but the out-the-door price always is: if a Hawaii dealer charges a high doc fee, ask for an equivalent discount on the vehicle price. 53 of 117 rated Hawaii dealers earned an A for transparent, low-fee pricing.