If there’s one thing many Americans look forward to after their Thanksgiving gatherings, it’s a meal made from a smorgasbord of leftovers from their plentiful feasts. Often these leftovers tend to taste better the second day (and third and fourth, etc.). What if I told you the same sentiment could be applied to year-end deals on leftover 2024 models?

Heading into the year-end deal season, 53,411 new 2024 models sit unsold on dealership lots. For December car shoppers, these previously passed over yet brand-new models represent significant savings—we’re talking up to 20% off MSRP. Even dealerships know that the best leftovers end up as waste if you don’t make something of them. 

Why So Many 2024 Models Remain Unsold

Tariff uncertainty earlier this year delayed automakers from fully transitioning to the next model year, pushing back 2026 model arrivals a few months. With the tariff situation fluctuating almost daily, automakers held off on imports. As we move into December, 53,227 brand-new 2024 models remain unsold—over 4,000 more (2023) models than were leftover this time last year. 

Total new car inventory totaled 3.4 million units as of early December. With over 1.9 million models available, 2026 variants top the list, followed by more than 1.3 million 2025 models. In the face of so many new cars to offload, many take it as a sign of a buyer’s market.

Save 20% on 2024 Leftovers

One of the biggest drawbacks of buying a new car is the immediate depreciation hit, lowering your car’s value before the odometer registers a single mile. However, with insider market data and an AI negotiator agent at your side through CarEdge Pro, you can take advantage of year-end car-buying bargains and get the best price without the awkward dealership experience. Set your sights on 15-20% off MSRP, and you could arrive in the new year with one more reason to be thankful. 

Highest 2024 Unsold Inventory Levels: Top Brands

Ford, Chevrolet, RAM, Hyundai, GMC, and Kia top the list of brands with the highest remaining 2024 inventory. Before you get too far into the list below, it’s important to recognize that a higher 2024 inventory level doesn’t necessarily translate to less desirable models. Instead, it can indicate a larger brand that potentially offers a wider range of models to choose from. 

Ford: 16,298 Leftover 2024s

Ford is quietly sitting on thousands of unsold 2024 models. In fact, the Ford Expedition made our list of the worst Black Friday deals, so a heavily-discounted 2024 model might be your best bet. Here’s a look at some Ford models with plenty of leftover 2024 inventory:

• 2024 Ford Transit: 1,950 units
• 2024 Ford F-150: 1,450 units
• 2024 Ford Escape: 902 units
• 2024 Ford Bronco Sport: 676 units
• 2024 Ford Bronco 4-Door: 596 units

Chevrolet: 10,234 Units

With just over 10,000 leftover 2024 models to offload, Chevy looks to close out 2025 with some of its best sales on EVs, including the Chevrolet Blazer EV and Equinox EV. However, there are plenty of 2024 ICE models left to sell, too. Here’s where you’ll find the most Chevy 2024 inventory:

• 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 955 units
• 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: 850 units
• 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: 730 units

RAM: 4,672 Units

The RAM lineup includes its workhorse pickup and ProMaster cargo van series. With fewer than 5,000 leftover 2024 models available, it’s time to crunch some numbers and compare costs to see if adding one to your garage makes financial sense. 

• 2024 Ram 2500: 1,205 units
• 2024 Ram 3500: 905 units

Hyundai: 1,711 Units

We ranked the Hyundai IONIQ 6 among the top five cars with the lowest 10-year maintenance costs. If you’re on the fence about going electric, Hyundai offers an industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile battery warranty. With the federal tax credit over, these top-rated EVs are slow to sell.

• 2024 Hyundai Tucson: 462 units
• 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: 237 units
• 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz: 160 units
• 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5: 150 units

GMC: 1,657 Units

Although GMC’s SUVs sell quickly, high-dollar trucks are sitting on dealer lots. The GMC Sierra 3500HD ranks first on our list of models with the best resale value (rankings: lowest depreciation) after five years. 

• 2024 GMC Hummer EV: 299 units
• 2024 GMC Sierra 1500: 266 units
• 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD: 251 units

Kia: 1,272 Units

Buying a new car doesn’t always translate to paying top dollar to own it. Kia made our list of the top 10 cheapest cars based on five-year ownership costs, with both the Kia Niro and Kia K5 models costing less than $40,000 to own across five years. 

• 2024 Kia Sportage: 240 units
• 2024 Kia Sorento: 238 units
• 2024 Kia Niro: 149 units

Trade Years for Savings in December 2025

Like the most coveted Thanksgiving leftovers, there’s a limited stock of brand-new 2024 models available. If you want to take advantage of these savings but have little time in your busy holiday schedule, let a CarEdge Concierge perform the research and dealer outreach for you. We’ll even coordinate the test drive, negotiate your final price, and oversee the paperwork and delivery so you can feel confident in your purchase, regardless of which vehicle you ultimately choose. 
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