Best Car Dealers in Arkansas
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 161 of 599 Arkansas car dealers from 372 verified out-the-door quotes. Arkansas's average doc fee is $141.
96 of 161 rated Arkansas dealers earn an A · 49 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Natural State
Arkansas's dealer grade: C
79/100 average transparency score
51st highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 161 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 599 dealers →Superior Mazda
Bentonville, AR
No mandatory add-ons · 23 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
Everett Buick GMC
Bryant, AR · 8 verified quotes
J. Pauley Toyota
Fort Smith, AR · 3 verified quotes
Whitson-Morgan Chevrolet, Inc.
Clarksville, AR · 3 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 5 verified quotes
Land Rover Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 3 verified quotes
Subaru of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 14 verified quotes
Crain Ford of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 7 verified quotes
Mclarty Volkswagen Mazda
North Little Rock, AR · 4 verified quotes
Ford of West Memphis
West Memphis, AR · 3 verified quotes
Mclarty Nissan of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 3 verified quotes
Bentonville Motorsports
Bentonville, AR · 2 verified quotesLimited data
BMW of Northwest Arkansas
Bentonville, AR · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cavenaugh Chevrolet
Walnut Ridge, AR · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Chris Crain Hyundai
Conway, AR · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Crain Hyundai of Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Crain Hyundai of North Little Rock
North Little Rock, AR · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Everett Infiniti of Northwest Arkansas
Rogers, AR · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Mark Mclarty Toyota
North Little Rock, AR · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Mercedes-Benz of Northwest Arkansas
Bentonville, AR · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Trotter Nissan
El Dorado, AR · 2 verified quotesLimited data
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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 114 rated Arkansas dealers is $141, based on 372 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. 96 of 161 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: 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.