Best Car Dealers in Arkansas
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 170 of 600 Arkansas car dealers from 382 verified out-the-door quotes. Arkansas's average doc fee is $137.
98 of 170 rated Arkansas dealers earn an A · 56 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 170 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 600 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
Clay Maxey Ford of Harrison
Harrison, AR
Coachworks Used Car Sales
Springdale, AR
Compass Auto Sales
Searcy, AR
Cook Auto Sales
Pea Ridge, AR
Country Pride Auto
Farmington, AR
Countryside Motors
Conway, AR
Cowboy Chevrolet GMC
Heber Springs, AR
Cowboy GMC
Heber Springs, AR
Cr's Cars
Cabot, AR
Crain Automotive Team
Jacksonville, AR
Crain Chevrolet
Little Rock, AR
Crain Chevrolet GMC
England, AR
Crain Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
Crain Ford Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AR
Crain Kia of Conway
Conway, AR
Crain Kia of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
Crain Kia of Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
Crain Volkswagen of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR
Crawford County Auto Sales
Van Buren, AR
Credit Cars of Nwa
Bentonville, 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 115 rated Arkansas dealers is $137, based on 382 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 170 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 $137. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 83% 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.