Spring car sales are here, but not every automaker got the memo. While March brings some genuinely great deals, a handful of brands are sitting on bloated inventory with weak incentives to match. We dug through the March manufacturer offers to find the five deals worth skipping — and what to consider instead.

Don’t miss our guide to the best car deals in March 2026. As always, some manufacturer incentives are regional in nature.

2025 Lincoln Navigator

If a third of your March inventory was last year’s model, you’d probably run some big incentives to sell them, right? Lincoln and parent company Ford didn’t do the obvious for the roughly 2,500 remaining 2025 Navigators sitting unsold. The best financing deal in March is 3.9% APR for 48 months. The lease isn’t much better: the Navigator Reserve comes in at $1,579/month for 36 months with $5,604 due at signing.

For a full-size luxury SUV that’s been on the lot for months, those numbers are hard to justify. Competing three-row luxury SUVs are offering much more compelling terms right now. The 2026 Infiniti QX80, for example, is available at 0% APR for 60 months — on a vehicle that starts at a similar price point. If a large luxury SUV is on your list, the Navigator is not where the value is this month.

2025 Toyota RAV4

Why is 3.75% APR for 36 months one of the worst car deals in March? Because this offer is for the outgoing 2025 RAV4, not the latest-and-greatest, better-equipped 2026 model that’s now arriving on dealership lots.

The brand-new 2026 RAV4 is already being advertised at 4.99% APR for 60 months in most markets, and lease deals for both model years are virtually identical at the base LE trim. We’re not sure why any Toyota shopper would choose last year’s RAV4 given this lack of incentives. The 2026 model is genuinely that much better — standard hybrid powertrain, improved infotainment, and updated styling. If you’re in the market for a RAV4, hold out for the new one.

Toyota’s offers are especially regional, so it’s important to see local Toyota offer details.

2026 Mazda CX-50

Mazda just reported its seventh straight monthly decline in U.S. sales as rivals Toyota, Honda, Kia, and Hyundai continue to gain ground. Despite the sales slide, incentives for some of Mazda’s top sellers remain underwhelming in March.

There’s currently a 155-day supply of the CX-50 sitting on dealer lots — more than twice the market average. With 16,000 unsold CX-50s and stagnant demand, you’d expect something more compelling than the best offer of 1.9% APR for just 36 months. That’s a short term that is unlikely to move the needle for Mazda.

If you’re set on buying or leasing the CX-50, we’d recommend waiting to see what April brings. Given the inventory pressure, more compelling incentives are likely on the way.

2026 Jeep Compass

Jeep is offering some good APR and lease deals across most of its lineup in March. The Compass is the exception. With 170 days of supply, it’s one of the slower-moving vehicles in the entire Stellantis portfolio, and the best financing available is 6.9% APR — a rate more appropriate for buyers with fair credit than a manufacturer trying to clear excess stock.

The lease is a bit more reasonable: the Compass Limited 4×4 is available from $379/month for 36 months with $3,999 due before taxes and fees. If you’re aiming to drive home a new Compass this month, the lease is the better path. But given the inventory levels, there’s a case to be made for negotiating harder on price before committing to either option.

2026 Toyota Crown Signia

The 2026 Crown Signia is the slowest-selling Toyota model in March, roughly tied with the bZ electric crossover at about 72 days of supply. For context, the Toyota brand average is around six weeks of supply, and the most popular models typically sell in less than three weeks.

So why isn’t Toyota advertising a single incentive for the Crown Signia in most U.S. markets? That’s a fair question. Toyota’s U.S. market share continues to grow while many competitors struggle, so perhaps they feel little pressure to discount. Whatever the reason, buyers will find slim pickings here. 

In most markets, leasing a 2026 Crown Signia XLE starts at $712/month for 36 months with $5,000 due at signing. Parts of the West Coast and Midwest are the exception, where Toyota is advertising lease deals from $529/month for 36 months with $3,999 due — a much more reasonable entry point.

There are no financing offers as of early March. The Crown Signia is a genuinely attractive vehicle, but at these terms and without any meaningful incentives, it’s hard to recommend pulling the trigger right now. Check your local Toyota deals, as Toyota’s incentives are notoriously regional.

CarEdge Helps You Find the Deals Worth Taking

When shopping for any of the vehicles above, remember to check manufacturer websites for your specific region before heading to a dealership, as offers can vary significantly by market.

Don’t forget to check out the BEST offers of the month, featuring 10 new car deals handpicked by our team of experts. 

If you want the easiest path to a good deal, CarEdge Concierge handles your entire transaction from start to finish. You can also tap into our CarEdge Community forum and YouTube channel for market news, negotiation tips, and real buyer experiences.

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