The Fastest Selling New Cars in America - May 2026
These are the new cars and trucks flying off dealer lots the fastest in the U.S. right now. With low inventory and strong demand, these vehicles are harder to negotiate and more likely to sell at or above MSRP. If you're shopping for one of these, timing is everything.
- All States (National)
- Alaska AK
- Alabama AL
- Arkansas AR
- Arizona AZ
- California CA
- Colorado CO
- Connecticut CT
- Delaware DE
- Florida FL
- Georgia GA
- Hawaii HI
- Iowa IA
- Idaho ID
- Illinois IL
- Indiana IN
- Kansas KS
- Kentucky KY
- Louisiana LA
- Massachusetts MA
- Maryland MD
- Maine ME
- Michigan MI
- Minnesota MN
- Missouri MO
- Mississippi MS
- Montana MT
- North Carolina NC
- North Dakota ND
- Nebraska NE
- New Hampshire NH
- New Jersey NJ
- New Mexico NM
- Nevada NV
- New York NY
- Ohio OH
- Oklahoma OK
- Oregon OR
- Pennsylvania PA
- Rhode Island RI
- South Carolina SC
- South Dakota SD
- Tennessee TN
- Texas TX
- Utah UT
- Virginia VA
- Vermont VT
- Washington WA
- Wisconsin WI
- West Virginia WV
- Wyoming WY
Fastest selling ≠ best selling. The 2026 BMW M3 Sedan is the fastest-selling car in America with just 9 days of supply - while the 2026 Toyota Camry leads in total volume with 68,841 units sold in 45 days. "Fastest selling" measures how quickly inventory turns over (Market Day Supply). "Best selling" measures total units sold. A car can appear fast-selling because of limited supply, not just high demand. We show both rankings below.
Fastest Selling New Cars (by Market Day Supply)
Ranked by the lowest Market Day Supply - the number of days it would take to sell all current inventory at the current daily sales rate. Lower numbers mean vehicles are selling faster than they can be restocked.
| # | Vehicle | MDS | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  2026 BMW M3 Sedan | 9 days | 502 |
| 2 |  2026 Toyota Grand Highlander | 10 days | 31,904 |
| 3 | 2026 Toyota Highlander | 11 days | 13,084 |
| 4 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | 11 days | 27,441 |
| 5 | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 11 days | 37,289 |
| 6 | 2026 Toyota Sienna | 12 days | 17,853 |
| 7 | 2026 Toyota Corolla | 14 days | 38,679 |
| 8 |  2026 Lexus GX | 14 days | 2,258 |
| 9 | 2026 Toyota Camry | 15 days | 68,841 |
| 10 | 2026 Lexus RZ | 16 days | 1,972 |
Best Selling New Cars (by Volume)
Ranked by total units sold in the last 45 days. This shows which cars Americans are actually buying the most of, regardless of how much inventory is available.
| # | Vehicle | MDS | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Toyota Camry | 15 days | 68,841 |
| 2 | 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 26 days | 56,262 |
| 3 |  2026 Honda CR-V | 27 days | 54,744 |
| 4 | 2026 Toyota Corolla | 14 days | 38,679 |
| 5 | 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 11 days | 37,289 |
| 6 |  2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 64 days | 32,533 |
| 7 | 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander | 10 days | 31,904 |
| 8 | 2026 Toyota Tundra | 30 days | 31,086 |
| 9 |  2026 Ford F-150 | 97 days | 28,881 |
| 10 | 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | 11 days | 27,441 |
Watch: Fastest Selling Cars This Month
What Is Market Day Supply?
Market Day Supply (MDS) measures how many days it would take to sell all current inventory of a vehicle at the current rate of sales. It's calculated by dividing the total number of vehicles for sale by the average daily sales rate over the past 45 days.
A low MDS (under 30 days) means the vehicle is selling faster than dealers can stock it. These cars typically sell at or above MSRP with little room for negotiation. A high MDS (over 100 days) means there's more inventory than demand - which is where buyers have leverage to negotiate discounts.
Fastest Selling vs. Best Selling: What's the Difference?
This is a common point of confusion. A "fast-selling" car turns over inventory quickly, but that doesn't necessarily mean it sells the most units. For example, a luxury vehicle with limited production might have a very low MDS because there are only a few hundred on lots - while the Toyota Camry sells tens of thousands of units per month but has a higher MDS because Toyota keeps dealers well-stocked.
That's why we show both rankings: fastest selling (by MDS) tells you which cars are hardest to find on dealer lots, while best selling (by volume) tells you which cars Americans are buying the most of.
How to Use This Data When Car Shopping
- For fast-selling cars: Expect to pay at or near MSRP. Don't wait to make a decision, and consider placing a deposit or factory order. Use CarEdge dealer ratings to find transparent dealers who won't add markups.
- For slow-selling cars: You have negotiating power. Check our slowest selling cars page to find the best deals. These vehicles often come with manufacturer incentives and dealer discounts.
- Check depreciation: Fast sellers today aren't always the best long-term value. Compare depreciation rankings before deciding.
- Compare prices: Use CarEdge car search to compare prices across dealerships in your area.
Our Data & Methodology
New Car Market Snapshot
2,867,287
Total New Listings
2,240,426
On Dealer Lots
587,338
In Transit (20%)
51,104
Unavailable / Excluded
How We Calculate Market Day Supply
Market Day Supply (MDS) measures how long it would take to sell all available inventory at the current sales pace. We calculate it as:
Importantly, we use on-lot inventory only - vehicles physically at dealerships and available for immediate purchase. We exclude:
- In-transit vehicles (20% of market) - cars that have been built and shipped but haven't arrived at the dealer yet. These aren't available to test drive or buy today.
- Excluded listings - vehicles flagged as unavailable, sold, or otherwise not actively for sale.
We also exclude vehicles with fewer than 100 on-lot listings nationwide. This filters out ultra-low-volume models (limited editions, commercial variants, etc.) where small inventory swings would produce misleading MDS numbers.
This means our "For Sale" numbers reflect what you'd actually find on a dealer lot or available to purchase on CarEdge car search - not inflated totals from industry databases that count every car on a truck.
Why This Matters
For newly launched or redesigned models, the difference can be dramatic. A car might have 20,000 units in the industry pipeline, but only 8,000 on dealer lots. Using the larger number would make the car look like it's sitting unsold when in reality dealers can barely keep up. Our on-lot methodology gives you the most accurate picture of what's actually happening at dealerships.
Data Sources
Inventory and sales data is aggregated from dealership listings across the United States, covering new vehicles at the year/make/model level. Sales volume reflects the past 45 days. Data was last updated on May 3, 2026.