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.
Transparency Leaderboard
View all 544 dealers →Superior Ford
Siloam Springs, AR
At the Arkansas median
No quoted add-ons · 3 quotes, past year
See the quotesRussell Honda
North Little Rock, AR
At the Arkansas median
No quoted add-ons · 6 quotes, past year
See the quotesFrank Fletcher Honda
Bentonville, AR
At the Arkansas median
No quoted add-ons · 4 quotes, past year
See the quotesHonda of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, ARFayetteville, AR
Crain Ford Jacksonville
Jacksonville, ARJacksonville, AR
Crain Hyundai of North Little Rock
North Little Rock, ARNorth Little Rock, AR
Gwatney Chevrolet
Jacksonville, ARJacksonville, AR
Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Little Rock, ARLittle Rock, AR
Phil Wright Autoplex
Russellville, ARRussellville, AR
Mark Mclarty Lincoln
North Little Rock, ARNorth Little Rock, AR
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More Dealers in Arkansas
East Park Autoplex
Searcy, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Eugene Vaughn Ford Sales Inc.
Marked Tree, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Everett Ford
Benton, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Evolve Auto
North Little Rock, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Hope Auto Company Chevrolet GMC
Hope, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Magnolia Motor Co
Magnolia, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
R & T Sales & Service
Conway, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Red River Ford - Wynne
Wynne, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Ryburn Motor Company, Inc
Monticello, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Show Me Truck and Auto Sales LLC
Rogers, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Smith Ford
Conway, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Southwest Ford Lincoln
Arkadelphia, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Southwest GMC
Arkadelphia, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Superior Nissan of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
T&B Auto Sales Inc
Bryant, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Drive
Leachville, AR · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Crain Hyundai of Bentonville
Bentonville, AR · 2 quotes, past yearLimited data
Bentonville Motorsports
Bentonville, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Car City
Searcy, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
Harry Robinson Buick GMC
Fort Smith, AR · 1 quote, past yearLimited data
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.
How Arkansas compares to its neighbors
Median dealer fees next door. Crossing a state line can change what the dealer charges.
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.