Best Car Dealers in Arkansas

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 126 of 544 Arkansas car dealers from 339 quotes from the past year. The median Arkansas dealer charges $129 in total dealer fees.

110 of 126 rated Arkansas dealers earn an A · 1 earn a D or F

Data updated Nov 13, 2026 · How we score dealers

The Natural State

Arkansas's dealer grade: A

93/100 average transparency score

2nd lowest median dealer fees in the U.S.

Based on 126 dealers with quotes from the past year.

$129
Median Dealer Fees
$56 Avg Doc Fee
88%
No Quoted Add-ons
93/100
Avg Score
339
Quotes, Past Year

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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. The cap doesn't affect the grade: CarEdge compares each dealer's total dealer fees with the Arkansas median ($129).

Arkansas Dealer FAQ

What are median dealer fees in Arkansas?

As of November 2026, the median Arkansas dealer charges $129 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, based on quotes from the past year. CarEdge grades Fee Transparency against this median. Arkansas law caps the doc fee itself at approximately $129.

Who are the best car dealers in Arkansas?

Superior Ford, Russell Honda and Frank Fletcher Honda lead the Arkansas transparency rankings. 110 of 126 rated Arkansas dealers earned an A for fair dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.

How are Arkansas dealers graded?

Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, with the newest counting most: fee transparency (30%, total dealer fees compared with the Arkansas median), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%). Grades update as new Arkansas quotes are verified.

Tips for Buying a Car in Arkansas

  • Know the dealer fees: The median Arkansas dealer charges $129 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
  • Good news on add-ons: 88% of Arkansas quotes from the past year have no quoted 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 dealer fees, few quoted add-ons and website prices that match the quote.