Best Car Dealers in Arkansas
As of October 2026, CarEdge grades 166 of 578 Arkansas car dealers from 388 verified out-the-door quotes. Arkansas's average doc fee is $131.
97 of 166 rated Arkansas dealers earn an A · 54 earn a D or F
Data updated Oct 24, 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 166 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 578 dealers →Superior Mazda of Bentonville
Bentonville, AR
No mandatory add-ons · 21 verified quotes
See the quotesCrain Hyundai
Bentonville, AR
No mandatory add-ons · 11 verified quotes
See the quotesCrain Kia of Bentonville
Bentonville, AR
No mandatory add-ons · 8 verified quotes
See the quotesInfiniti of Central Arkansas
Benton, ARBenton, AR
Superior Nissan of Conway
Conway, ARConway, AR
BMW of Little Rock
Little Rock, ARLittle Rock, AR
Central Pontiac-Gmc
Jonesboro, ARJonesboro, AR
Chris Crain Hyundai
Conway, ARConway, AR
Everett Chevrolet
Benton, ARBenton, AR
Gwatney Chevrolet
Jacksonville, ARJacksonville, AR
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More Dealers in Arkansas
Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Little Rock, AR · 3 verified quotes
Magness Toyota
Harrison, AR · 3 verified quotes
Mclarty Mazda
North Little Rock, AR · 3 verified quotes
Superior Buick GMC
Fayetteville, AR · 3 verified quotes
Superior Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM of Conway
Conway, AR · 3 verified quotes
Cogswell Motors
Russellville, AR · 9 verified quotes
Crain Kia of Sherwood
Sherwood, AR · 7 verified quotes
Cavenaugh Kia
Jonesboro, AR · 4 verified quotes
Mark Mclarty Lincoln
North Little Rock, AR · 9 verified quotes
Russell Honda
North Little Rock, AR · 7 verified quotes
Crain Chevrolet
Little Rock, AR · 3 verified quotes
Crain Hyundai of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 3 verified quotes
Jay Hodge Ford of Morrilton
Morrilton, AR · 3 verified quotes
Mclarty Volvo Cars of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 3 verified quotes
Frank Fletcher Honda
Bentonville, AR · 7 verified quotes
Landers Toyota Nwa
Rogers, AR · 12 verified quotes
Landers Toyota
Little Rock, AR · 11 verified quotes
Mclarty Daniel
Bentonville, AR · 6 verified quotes
Superior Dcj - Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs, AR · 3 verified quotes
Everett Buick GMC
Bryant, AR · 8 verified quotes
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 112 rated Arkansas dealers is $131, based on 388 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 of Bentonville, Crain Hyundai, Crain Kia of Bentonville lead the Arkansas transparency rankings. 97 of 166 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 $131. 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.