Best Car Dealers in Arkansas
As of July 2026, CarEdge grades 112 of 560 Arkansas car dealers from 310 verified out-the-door quotes. Arkansas's average doc fee is $140.
86 of 112 rated Arkansas dealers earn an A · 17 earn a D or F
Data updated Jul 31, 2026 · How we score dealers
The Natural State
Arkansas's dealer grade: B
82/100 average transparency score
49th highest doc fees in the U.S.
Based on 112 dealers with verified quotes.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 560 dealers →Superior Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Conway, AR
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesMclarty Mazda
North Little Rock, AR
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesGwatney Chevrolet
Jacksonville, AR
No mandatory add-ons · 3 verified quotes
See the quotesCogswell Ford
Russellville, ARRussellville, 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
Superior Mazda
Bentonville, ARBentonville, AR
Landers Toyota
Little Rock, ARLittle Rock, AR
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More Dealers in Arkansas
Mark Mclarty Lincoln
North Little Rock, AR · 18 verified quotes
Mark Mclarty Toyota
North Little Rock, AR · 3 verified quotes
Cogswell Mazda
Russellville, AR · 6 verified quotes
Mclarty Volvo Cars Of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 5 verified quotes
BMW Of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 5 verified quotes
Russell Honda
North Little Rock, AR · 9 verified quotes
Mclarty Daniel
Bentonville, AR · 8 verified quotes
Jay Hodge Ford Of Morrilton
Morrilton, AR · 4 verified quotes
Landers Toyota Of Nwa
Rogers, AR · 10 verified quotes
Fletcher Honda Bentonville
Bentonville, AR · 8 verified quotes
Superior Dcj - Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs, AR · 3 verified quotes
Crain Hyundai
Bentonville, AR · 15 verified quotes
Whitson-Morgan Chevrolet, Inc.
Clarksville, AR · 3 verified quotes
Crain Hyundai Of Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR · 3 verified quotes
Central Pontiac-Gmc
Jonesboro, AR · 5 verified quotes
Crain Buick GMC Of Springdale
Springdale, AR · 4 verified quotes
Mercedes-Benz Of Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · 10 verified quotes
Mclarty Daniel Buick GMC
Bentonville, AR · 3 verified quotes
Superior Nissan Of Conway
Conway, AR · 5 verified quotes
J. Pauley Toyota
Fort Smith, AR · 3 verified quotes
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 July 2026, the average documentation fee at 69 rated Arkansas dealers is $140, based on 310 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 Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Mclarty Mazda, Gwatney Chevrolet lead the Arkansas transparency rankings. 86 of 112 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 $140. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask them to reduce it or consider other options.
- Good news on add-ons: 84% 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.