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Navigating the 2026 car market can be a daunting task, especially for the unprepared. Knowing which cars are most negotiable, and which command the highest price premiums, is a valuable piece of information. When buying a car, 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 Pro, we identified which new cars have the most and least inventory available in January 2026.
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.
The Top 10 in January 2026: New Cars With the Highest Inventory
These are the slowest-selling cars in the U.S. right now. At the top of the list, the Volkswagen ID.4 is the slowest-selling car in America in January. Four Stellantis models are the top 10, including two Alfa Romeo models, a Jeep, and a Maserati. None of these models received large 2026 shipments in recent weeks.
The average selling price for the 10 slowest-selling cars is $69,712 in January 2026, an increase largely due to the presence of the Porsche Taycan and BMW 8 Series in the top 10 this month.
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 | 45-Day Sales | Average Selling Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | ID.4 | 527 | 1,500 | 128 | $49,534 |
| Maserati | Grecale | 302 | 638 | 95 | $84,448 |
| Jaguar | F-PACE | 292 | 2,148 | 331 | $69,503 |
| Alfa Romeo | Giulia | 241 | 621 | 116 | $54,886 |
| Alfa Romeo | Stelvio | 217 | 887 | 184 | $55,467 |
| Buick | Envision | 217 | 8,352 | 1,735 | $40,150 |
| BMW | 8 Series | 203 | 1,899 | 421 | $112,270 |
| Jeep | Compass | 203 | 27,375 | 6,063 | $32,392 |
| Porsche | Taycan | 199 | 858 | 194 | $150,077 |
| Ford | Mustang | 195 | 19,157 | 4,413 | $48,391 |
There’s BIG potential for deals on any of these cars, but only with negotiation know-how.
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The Bottom 10 in January 2026: New Cars With the Lowest Inventory
On the other side of the coin, these are the fastest-selling cars today. This month, seven of the fastest-selling cars are Toyota models. The Camry is in the top spot, with just 22 days of market supply. The revamped RAV4 is in second place, and the Lexus NX and RX are very close behind.
The average selling price for the 10 fastest-selling cars is $77,355, the highest average on record. The sudden spike is due to the quick-selling Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV on the list this month.
Here are the fastest-selling cars in America in January:
| Make | Model | Market Day Supply | Total For Sale | 45-Day Sales | Average Selling Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota | Camry | 22 | 26,898 | 56,058 | $35,209 |
| Toyota | RAV4 | 24 | 38,923 | 73,186 | $37,389 |
| Lexus | NX | 24 | 3,008 | 5,713 | $51,475 |
| Lexus | RX Hybrid | 25 | 5,027 | 9,227 | $64,200 |
| Cadillac | Escalade ESV | 25 | 1,149 | 2,057 | $127,519 |
| Toyota | Sienna | 26 | 8,302 | 14,640 | $52,247 |
| Cadillac | Escalade | 27 | 2,381 | 3,919 | $125,506 |
| Mercedes-Benz | G-Class | 29 | 1,062 | 1,643 | $201,631 |
| Toyota | Highlander | 30 | 5,480 | 8,100 | $52,703 |
| Toyota | Corolla | 30 | 22,210 | 33,310 | $25,666 |
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