Best Car Dealers in Arkansas
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 171 of 601 Arkansas car dealers from 383 verified out-the-door quotes. Arkansas's average doc fee is $141.
98 of 171 rated Arkansas dealers earn an A · 57 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 15, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Natural State
Arkansas's dealer grade: C
78/100 average transparency score
51st highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 171 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 601 dealers →Superior Mazda
Bentonville, AR
No mandatory add-ons · 21 verified quotes
See the quotesCrain Hyundai
Bentonville, AR
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesInfiniti of Central Arkansas
Benton, AR
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesCrain Kia of Bentonville
Bentonville, ARBentonville, AR
Superior Nissan of Conway
Conway, ARConway, AR
BMW of Little Rock
Little Rock, ARLittle Rock, AR
Central Pontiac-Gmc
Jonesboro, ARJonesboro, AR
Cogswell Ford
Russellville, ARRussellville, AR
Everett Chevrolet
Benton, ARBenton, AR
Gwatney Chevrolet
Jacksonville, ARJacksonville, AR
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More Dealers in Arkansas
Cartime
Rogers, AR
Carvana North Little Rock
North Little Rock, AR
Cash Cars of Arkansas
Benton, AR
Cavenaugh Auto Group
Walnut Ridge, AR
Cavenaugh Buick GMC
Walnut Ridge, AR
Cavenaugh Chrysler Dodge Jeep Inc
Walnut Ridge, AR
Cavenaugh Ford
Jonesboro, AR
Cavenaugh Ford Lincoln
Jonesboro, AR
Cavenaugh Hyundai Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR
Cavenaugh Lincoln
Jonesboro, AR
Central Buick GMC
Jonesboro, AR
Central Cadillac
Jonesboro, AR
Central Ford
Trumann, AR
Central Nissan
Jonesboro, AR
Central Toyota
Jonesboro, AR
Champion Motorcars & Rvs
Springdale, AR
Chris Crain Dodge Jeep RAM Benton
Benton, AR
Chris Crain Dodge Jeep RAM Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR
Classic Chevrolet
Ashdown, AR
Clay Maxey Chevrolet
Mountain Home, AR
Dealers by City in Arkansas
Arkansas doc fee law
Arkansas caps dealer documentation fees at $129. Anything materially higher on an Arkansas quote is worth challenging before you sign.
Arkansas Dealer FAQ
What is the average dealer doc fee in Arkansas?
As of October 2026, the average documentation fee at 116 rated Arkansas dealers is $141, based on 383 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge. State law caps Arkansas doc fees at approximately $129.
Who are the best car dealers in Arkansas?
Superior Mazda, Crain Hyundai, Infiniti of Central Arkansas lead the Arkansas transparency rankings. 98 of 171 rated Arkansas dealers earned an A grade for fair fees, minimal add-ons, and honest pricing.
How are Arkansas dealers graded?
Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Arkansas quotes are verified.
How Arkansas compares to its neighbors
Average doc fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
Tips for Buying a Car in Arkansas
- Know the doc fee: The average doc fee in Arkansas is $141. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 82% of dealers in Arkansas charge no mandatory 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 doc fees and minimal add-ons.