Spring is usually a strong season for car sales, and automakers are feeling the pressure to move aging inventory as tariff uncertainty mounts. Even as some brands are making progress, others — like Ram, Nissan, and Infiniti — still have plenty of unsold vehicles. That means buyers can expect another round of aggressive financing offers, employee pricing programs, and big discounts on leftover models when May deals are announced.
Here are five automakers on track to offer the biggest discounts in May 2025.
Ram: Cash Savings > Employee Pricing
Ram’s inventory is stuck in neutral with over 144 days of supply. That’s twice the industry average of 74 days of supply in April 2025. Ram dealers still have more trucks than they can sell, including plenty of aging inventory:
- 117,992 Ram trucks remain on dealer lots, including 24,101 leftover 2024s.
- Over 10,000 2024 Ram 2500s are still unsold.
- Dealerships in the Interior West and Pacific Northwest have the highest supply of Ram trucks.
Ram’s “Freedom of Choice” program is back, offering buyers either employee pricing or traditional cash incentives. In most cases, employee pricing isn’t the better deal. In April, current lessees could get up to $10,500 off a 2025 Ram 1500, or $4,000 in brand loyalty cash on the 2024 Ram 2500.
Expect those same offers to continue in May — especially since inventory hasn’t budged. With tariffs already impacting Ram 2500s built in Mexico, there’s extra urgency to sell them now.
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Ford: Employee Pricing Extended
Ford is keeping the pressure on with its “From America, For America” employee pricing offer extended through May. And while the campaign helped lower inventory from 139 to 109 days of supply, Ford still has more to sell.
- High supply remains for the Escape, Bronco, F-150, and Mustang Mach-E.
- Ford dealerships in the Interior West, Pacific Northwest, and Southwest are most overstocked.
- In April, Ford’s best APR offers were replaced by employee pricing. We expect some of the more conventional offers to return for May.
Even with employee pricing, shoppers should compare deals carefully. Some traditional APR offers or cash discounts may offer better savings than the flat-rate pricing Ford advertises. Here’s our full review of Ford’s employee pricing offer.
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Nissan: Every Sale Counts
In recent months, Nissan’s financial struggles have been in the spotlight. Unless sales improve, Nissan could be headed for serious trouble. However, Nissan’s situation has improved in April, but they’re far from out of the woods. Inventory levels remain high enough to justify continued deals in May.
- 98-day supply of new Nissan vehicles.
- 7,200 leftover 2024 models still unsold.
- High supply of the Altima, Pathfinder, and Frontier.
- Nissan dealerships in Texas and the Western U.S. are the most overstocked.
Incentives are still aggressive. Expect low-APR offers (perhaps 0% APRs) on models like the Rogue and Altima, lease specials on the refreshed Armada and Murano, and clearance pricing on aging stock. And for fans of the discontinued Nissan Titan pickup, this is your last chance — just 399 new Titans remain on sale.
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Infiniti: Luxury Deals You Shouldn’t Overlook
Infiniti has quietly become one of the most overstocked luxury brands. Nissan’s luxury nameplate is even making appearances on the list of slowest-selling cars today. With 131 days of supply, dealers are eager to make sales — especially on slow-moving models. Only Jaguar has slower-selling luxury cars right now.
- The QX50, QX55, and QX80 are among the most overstocked.
- April offers included 1.9% APR on several SUVs and up to $4,000 in cash savings on the QX80. We expect these deals to continue in May.
- High inventory at dealerships in the Southeast, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest gives car buyers in these regions the upper hand in price negotiations.
While the QX60 is made in Tennessee, other Infiniti models built in Mexico and Japan may face price hikes. That makes May a good time to buy before those increases take effect.
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Jeep: Employee Pricing Likely to Stay
Jeep’s Freedom of Choice employee pricing offer seems to be working — inventory dropped slightly in April — but it’s still 62% above the industry average.
- 120 days of supply heading into May.
- 20,297 leftover 2024 Jeeps still remain.
- Jeep oversupply is highest in the Southwest, Interior West, and Pacific Northwest.
Expect Jeep to continue its low-APR financing and patriotic marketing through May. Whether you’re eyeing a Grand Cherokee, Gladiator, or Wagoneer, there’s still plenty of room to negotiate, especially on leftover 2024s.
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Final Thoughts: May Deals Follow Inventory Trends
May 2025 is shaping up to be a great month for car shoppers, especially if you’re flexible about the brand or model. Jeep, Nissan, Infiniti, Ram, and Ford are all under pressure to move vehicles quickly. That gives you the upper hand in negotiations.
For car buyers, that means:
- Lower interest rates on financing deals
- Hefty cash discounts on slow-selling models
- More negotiability as dealers work to clear out old stock
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