We’re just a few months from 2025, yet 2.2 million cars and trucks from the 2024 model year remain on dealership lots. While some car buyers may be tempted to wait for a 2025, others see the abundance of 2024s as a golden opportunity to negotiate a deal.

For this market update, we used CarEdge Insights to identify the new cars with the most remaining 2024 inventory as a proportion of their total inventory in September. We also factored daily sales rates into our rankings, with the goal of identifying which cars are truly the most negotiable. These models, with high supply and growing competition from incoming 2025s, are on track to sell at steep discounts as year-end sales approach.

1. Ford Escape: 46,907 Units

Ford is grappling with a severe oversupply of 2024 Escapes as the year races to its conclusion. Although 2025s have only started to trickle in, Ford and its dealership network are facing mounting challenges with increasing inventory. With 47,000 units in stock and 146 days of supply at current selling rates, dealers will be increasingly eager to sell these crossovers with each passing day. Sadly, this classic compact crossover is being discontinued next year. 

2. Jeep Grand Cherokee: 38,760 Units

The Jeep Grand Cherokee comes in second with nearly 39,000 2024s still on the lot. With over 6,000 2025 models shipped and more rolling in, dealers are ready to make deals to move these 2024s. If you’ve been eyeing a Grand Cherokee, now might be the time to negotiate. 

3. Nissan Frontier: 14,003 Units

The Nissan Frontier is a mid-size pickup offered at bargain prices. Despite its affordability, the Frontier is a slow-seller. With over 14,000 units of the 2024 Frontier remaining, dealers are motivated to clear out inventory before even more 2025s arrive. One out of every four Frontiers on the lot is already a 2025 model, a statistic that is increasing with each passing day. 

4. Ram 1500: 8,100 Units

The Ram 1500 is consistently a best-selling truck, but even this popular pickup has a surplus of 2024 inventory. With over 8,000 2024 units remaining, dealerships are eager to move these trucks to make way for 2025s. This makes it a perfect time for truck buyers to negotiate.

5. GMC Sierra 1500: 34,276 Units

The GMC Sierra 1500, a favorite among the full-size truck crowd, has a large stock of 2024 models waiting for buyers. With over 34,000 2024s still unsold, there’s room for negotiation, especially as more 2025 trucks hit the market.

6. Nissan Rogue: 37,636 Units

The Nissan Rogue was once a top-selling compact SUV, but in 2024, it is piling up on dealer lots. With over 37,000 units of the 2024 Nissan Rogue still available, it’s one of the most negotiable vehicles right now. 

7. Hyundai Tucson: 24,113 Units

The Hyundai Tucson, one of the best-selling compact SUVs in the country, is another model with a surplus of 2024 inventory. With over 24,000 units of the 2024 Tucson still on sale, buyers have a great chance to negotiate big savings.

8. Hyundai Santa Fe: 17,045 Units

If you’ve been thinking about a Hyundai Santa Fe, you’re in luck. With over 17,000 units of the 2024 model still in stock, there’s plenty of opportunity to score a deal. With nearly 14,000  2025 models already at dealership lots, now is a prime time to negotiate the aging inventory.

9. Kia Sorento: 8,651 Units

The Kia Sorento, known for its refreshed exterior and affordable price, has over 8,600 units of the outgoing 2024 model still available. With the arrival of nearly 20,000 updated 2025 models, the 2024 Sorento is highly negotiable right now. Whether you’re looking for a new family SUV or a daily driver, this could be your chance to get a great deal.

10. Chrysler Pacifica: 11,237 Units

The Chrysler Pacifica, one of the few remaining minivans on the market, still has over 11,000 units from the 2024 model year on lots. If you’re in need of a family vehicle with space for eight, now is a great time to negotiate on the Pacifica.

Take Advantage Of Aging Inventory 

With millions of 2024 models still on dealer lots and 2025 models arriving daily, there’s no better time to negotiate a great deal on a new car, truck, or SUV. At least that’s the case if you don’t mind missing out on features and perks that are new for 2025. Year-end sales are always your best chance for a new car at clearance prices. 

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