Best Car Dealers in Arkansas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 110 of 552 Arkansas car dealers from 304 verified out-the-door quotes. Arkansas's average doc fee is $141.
84 of 110 rated Arkansas dealers earn an A · 16 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 29, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Natural State
Arkansas's dealer grade: B
83/100 average transparency score
49th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 110 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 552 dealers →Gwatney Chevrolet
Jacksonville, AR
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesCogswell Ford
Russellville, AR
No mandatory add-ons · 6 verified quotes
See the quotesSuperior Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Conway, AR
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMclarty Mazda
North Little Rock, ARNorth Little Rock, AR
Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Of Little Rock
Little Rock, ARLittle Rock, AR
Crain Kia Of Sherwood
Sherwood, ARSherwood, AR
Crain Kia Of Bentonville
Bentonville, ARBentonville, AR
Crain Chevrolet
Little Rock, ARLittle Rock, AR
Landers Toyota
Little Rock, ARLittle Rock, AR
Mark Mclarty Lincoln
North Little Rock, ARNorth Little Rock, AR
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More Dealers in Arkansas
J. Pauley Toyota
Fort Smith, AR · 3 verified quotes
Infiniti Of Central Arkansas
Benton, AR · 3 verified quotes
Adventure Subaru
Fayetteville, AR · 5 verified quotes
Subaru Of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 12 verified quotes
Mclarty Volkswagen Mazda
North Little Rock, AR · 4 verified quotes
Mclarty Nissan Of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 3 verified quotes
Whitson-Morgan Motor Company
Clarksville, AR · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cavenaugh Chevrolet
Walnut Ridge, AR · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Cavenaugh Hyundai Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Acura Of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Superior Chevrolet GMC Of Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs, AR · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Crain Hyundai Of North Little Rock
North Little Rock, AR · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Gregg Orr Honda
Hot Springs, AR · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Gregg Orr Cadillac Of Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Everett Ford
Benton, AR · 1 verified quoteLimited data
BMW Of Northwest Arkansas
Bentonville, AR · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Everett Infiniti Of Northwest Arkansas
Rogers, AR · 2 verified quotesLimited data
Bryant Auto Sales
Bryant, AR · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Stanley Wood Chevrolet Buick GMC
Batesville, AR · 1 verified quoteLimited data
Smart Chevrolet Buick GMC
White Hall, AR · 1 verified quoteLimited 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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 67 rated Arkansas dealers is $141, based on 304 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?
Gwatney Chevrolet, Cogswell Ford, Superior Dodge Chrysler Jeep lead the Arkansas transparency rankings. 84 of 110 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: 85% 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.