Navigating the current car market can be a daunting task, with its varying inventory levels and volatile prices. In this context, knowledge truly is power. A critical piece of this knowledge is understanding the Market Day Supply (MDS).
MDS is a measure of the number of days it would take to sell all of a particular model of car, based on the current sales rate, assuming no additional inventory is added. A high MDS suggests an oversupply, potentially giving buyers leverage for negotiation, while a low MDS might indicate a seller’s market, where negotiating could prove tougher.
Using CarEdge Insights, we identified which new cars have the most and least inventory available in January 2025.
Why does inventory matter to car buyers?
Inventory influences negotiability. When there’s a glut of cars, dealers will be more inclined to negotiate with you. Slim pickings? Not so much. This valuable insight can give you an edge in your car buying journey, helping you save money and avoid the hassle.
Here are the fastest and slowest-selling cars and trucks in America right now.
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The Top 10 in January 2025: New Cars With the Highest Inventory
This month, a wide range of makes and models are represented in the top 10. The revived Dodge Charger takes the top spot as deliveries of the Charger pile up, with few being sold in recent weeks. There’s quite the gap between the Charger and the Audi A3 in the number two spot. If you’ve been following along for months, you know that there’s a lack of Stellantis models on the list right now. However, the Chrysler Voyager is back with almost one year of market supply. Freshly returned to the US market, the Voyager is slow to sell.
All of these slow sellers are especially negotiable. Don’t pay a dollar over MSRP for any of these cars!
The average selling price for the 10 slowest-selling cars is $56,859, the lowest average in the past year.
Here are the 10 slowest-selling new cars, in other words, the models with the most inventory today.
| Make | Model | Market Day Supply | Total For Sale | Total Sold (45 Days) | Avg Selling Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge | Charger | 1,755 | 2,925 | 75 | $47,552 |
| Audi | A3 | 468 | 3,335 | 321 | $41,872 |
| Chrysler | Voyager | 300 | 1,055 | 158 | $46,765 |
| Alfa Romeo | Giulia | 285 | 1,243 | 196 | $53,388 |
| Jaguar | XF | 280 | 504 | 81 | $58,459 |
| Jaguar | F-PACE | 241 | 1,884 | 350 | $71,758 |
| Nissan | Z | 233 | 1,998 | 386 | $54,838 |
| Land Rover | Discovery | 232 | 1,968 | 381 | $75,694 |
| Audi | A7 | 225 | 571 | 114 | $81,828 |
| Mini | Hardtop 2-Door | 224 | 4,217 | 849 | $36,440 |
There’s BIG potential for deals on any of these cars, but only with negotiation know-how.
The Bottom 10 in January 2025: New Cars With the Lowest Inventory
On the other side of the coin, these are the fastest-selling cars today. This month, we’re seeing the usual suspects on the list. Once again, Toyota dominates. Eight of the ten fastest-selling new cars are Toyota or Lexus models. Yet, Toyota remains a brand known for relatively fair and transparent pricing. Perhaps the competition could learn a thing or two from Toyota’s playbook.
Kia’s discontinued Forte joins Toyota on the list as budget-minded buyers purchase the last inventory. The Forte’s replacement, the all-new Kia K4, is already arriving on dealership lots. However, the K4 sedan’s starting price is $2,000 higher than the Forte.
If you’re shopping for any of these new cars in 2025, you’ll be up against stiff competition. The average selling price for the 10 fastest-selling cars is $59,706. This is the first time since we’ve been tracking the data that the fastest-selling cars cost more than the slowest-selling cars.
| Make | Model | Market Day Supply | Total For Sale | Total Sold (45 Days) | Avg Selling Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus | RX | 18 | 4,075 | 10,330 | $57,820 |
| Toyota | Sienna | 22 | 7,021 | 14,050 | $51,256 |
| Lexus | RX Hybrid | 23 | 3,527 | 6,885 | $58,672 |
| Kia | Forte | 23 | 1,119 | 2,217 | $22,533 |
| Lexus | NX | 24 | 3,639 | 6,696 | $49,282 |
| Toyota | Highlander | 25 | 2,917 | 5,239 | $49,000 |
| Toyota | Camry | 25 | 28,513 | 52,051 | $35,333 |
| Mercedes-Benz | G-Class | 27 | 1,045 | 1,748 | $189,621 |
| Toyota | Corolla Cross | 28 | 11,045 | 17,626 | $31,350 |
| Lexus | ES Hybrid | 29 | 1,631 | 2,554 | $52,195 |
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How can I access this list directly? Only showing me the top and bottom 10 is not very helpful to me. I would like to see how the other hundred models stack out which will include models I am actually interested in purchasing.
Stan, thanks for reading and commenting. You can see it on a per vehicle basis with a CarEdge Insights subscription on the car search: https://caredge.com/plans/insights
My husband has been talking to a salesman at Todd Wenzel. And asked for his best out the door price, for a 2023 Denali 1500 sierra. The price is 76,380, less 7,045 Gm employees discount. The salesman gave a price of 69,634.38, included 270.00 doc fees and 30.00 temporary license. My question is was that a good deal or not
I want a V-6 (non turbo-charged) or a V-8 (naturally aspirated) fuel engine. There are some 2022 SUV models that fit this category, but most have no style. My focal interest is for a mid-size SUV. Any suggestions? I have been browsing for months with no luck.
Cherry and I just spent the afternoon buying a car, and it turned out to be a long, fruitless endeavor.
We found a car (Chevy Bolt) within our budget with many of the features we wanted, agreed on a price (about $32,000) at Chevrolet of Fayettville. We produced our driver’s licenses and our proof of insurance and signed the first round of papers with the salesman. After a very long process of gathering information and signing papers, we began the next phase that involved signing many of the same agreements and the whole process came to a complete stop when I was required to sign a paper giving up my right to sue the dealership in a court of law, and instead to bring any disagreement to an arbitrator.
I wouldn’t sign that paper. As far as I can see, that paper just means that I trust our justice system to make fair decisions and the dealership trusts a private arbitration system, but not the court system.
That’s a pretty serious problem, and shame on Chevrolet of Fayettville for distrusting our system of justice and coercing us to give up our right to sue in a court of law. They refused to sell me a car without signing that paper and they claimed that all other dealerships would require the same agreement. I don’t believe for a moment that there is no other dealer anywhere that would trust our justice system enough to sell me a car without signing that agreement. Chevrolet of Fayettville chose not to sell me the car.
So they stood their ground and I stood mine — no deal! Of course, they have their rights and I have mine, but I hope I’m not the only person who will adhere to principle and refuse to sign away my rights for the privilege of over-paying for a car. Think about what this means before you sign a paper like that. I hope you’ll come to the same decision and DON’T SIGN!
The fact that you would even consider buying GM Electric crap indicates to me that your not very bright or at least, have more than enough knowledge about legal stuff and bery little in car choices. that being said, businesses all over the country have been forcing employees to arbitration, and siriusxm, and directtv and just about everything. Next time refuse to sign away your rights at a Toyota or Honda dealer. Make better choices
They are right. Good luck finding any dealership with no arbitration clause. If you were allowed to force your customers into arbitration instead, would you not as well? It’s a no brainer for them. And for everyone of you, there are 1000 others who just sign and buy.
Those graphs were confusing. Not clear which ones were fast or slow selling. Please make it easier to understand.
Hi Tam, thank you for commenting. The fastest-selling have the lowest inventory ‘market day supply’, and the slowest-selling have the highest inventory ‘market day supply’. Basically, a higher MDS means the cars are sitting on the lot for longer before being sold.
Interesting that Ford is not in those lists at all.
Yes, the only reason Ford is not is that Stellantis brands like Jeep and Ram took up most of the list. Ford is not far behind. Ford does have high inventory right now due to slow sales and too much inventory.
Your October article says this is the first time in a while that Subaru was not in the last of ten least available cars. Except your September list does not include a Subaru. Oops!
Also, readers should know that just because your list doesn’t include a model, it doesn’t mean you’re going to be able to find that model with your desired options any time soon. I’ve been on a wait list for a Rav4 Hybrid in California at a no mark-up dealership for many months now, and that vehicle hasn’t even been on your least available list the entire time.
For average transaction price, are those so-called Out the door price for these vehicle?
Ray and Zach, I had an experience with Superstition Honda and Mesa AZ. I’m not quite ready to buy yet but I wanted to know if they could get a 2024 Honda CRV-EXL in white or silver. One of the sales guys keep calling me sometimes more than twice a day for a month. I finally had to call the sales manager there to get him off my back. Anyway, when I get ready to buy my CRV, I will let you know and could use your assistance. Thanks so much.
I have been months looking for a 2017- 2019 King Ranch, Limited or Platinum F250 or 350. It appears to me that so is everyone else. Every time I find the one, I want, it is sold before I get to it. What is so special about these three years. I can find 20 and up and 16 and down all day long.
Also, these all seem to be priced around $59-$60, 000 with 60-80 thousand miles (Diesel). I find it hard to believe that a truck that sold new has only dropped $20,000.00 dollars in 4 to 6 years. What am I missing here.
I am going to wait until the interest rates fall because I am not paying 8.5% for any truck. I am afraid that I will buy a truck for $60,000.00 that in a years’ time the market will correct, and the truck will then be worth $40,000.00.
Trying to buy 2024 RAV4 LE in early April 2024 in SoCal. Dealer said they have limited in stock due to chip shortage related to pandemic. Is this true?
Hi Chris, we are seeing RAV4 inventory increasing. You should be able to get well under MSRP. Take a look at our community forum or car buying service for additional help!
Why no Tesla details? Sees their data is fairly public based on website inventory.
Also this link is now broken – https://my.caredge.com/data-explorer
@zach
Thanks for the heads up! With Tesla inventory, we can’t accurately determine selling rates. To do that, we need to know daily sales rates, which is not available for Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, etc, even if their inventory is posted on their websites.
My wife and I have been researching the Kia K5 for her next car. We have been seeing them more and more, so I’m not surprised that they are a top selling car lately. Hopefully we can find one at a killer price.
If I were to buy a pickup what would you recommend as a very smooth and comfortable ride. I also looking for reliability as well!
It is 0 surprise the current BMW 5-series or current Audi Q8 are on the worst seller list… both of those platforms are, in round #s,
universally thought of as having been changed from platforms with great visual appeal & great performance attributes for their classes, to platforms that are ridiculously worse than before (BMW 5 is heavier than an F-150 or Tahoe now, & the Audi Q8 was shrunk down & looks like their EVs now vs the bad to the bone look they had before).
This is a great tool. I would love to understand how the 2024 Ford F150 Days of Supply is stacking up. I do not see they have launched 2025 f150’s just yet and the inventory looks high.
Thanks Zach for the knowledge
So where is Tesla at?
Tesla’s global vehicle inventory was 12 days in Q4 2024, down from 19 days in Q3