The 2026 calendar year has almost arrived, which means we’re well into the 2026 model year in the automotive industry. That means car dealerships will be looking to clear out soon-to-be-dated-looking 2025 inventory for just about every model. And, incredibly enough, some dealers are still working through significant amounts of 2024 inventory for specific models (even popular ones you wouldn’t expect) as well.
The website iSeeCars compiled data on the cars with the most 2024-model-year inventory remaining. Car sales follow the fundamental laws of supply and demand. If dealers have a vast supply and comparatively little demand for a model, they will drop prices or add incentives to move those cars off the lot.
Knowing which cars have a backlog of inventory is helpful because those are the vehicles where buyers have the most leverage, and manufacturers are offering the best deals. Here are some SUVs with huge inventory backlogs dating to 2024 that buyers should be able to find great deals on.
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Segment
Compact Crossover
Starting MSRP
$29,995
2024 Inventory Percentage
82.1% (PHEV), 26.3% (Gas)
The Hornet is Dodge’s compact crossover. It’s effectively a rebadged version of the Alfa Romeo Tonale. Dodge sells a 288-horsepower plug-in hybrid version with 32 miles of EV range and a 268-horsepower gas model. Neither is popular. The PHEV leads all cars, with 82.1% of vehicles in stock being 2024 inventory. The combustion Hornet was in the top five with 26.3% 2024 inventory.
Two main issues. The Hornet has struggled to gain traction against fierce market competition. Rivals like the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Hyundai Tucson are more practical (way more cargo space), more reliable, and more affordable. The PHEV also puts the Hornet against luxury crossovers in the $40,000s plus segment. Dodge or BMW isn’t a tough call. Also, the 2024 Hornet inventory will have a higher percentage because it’s not clear whether there will be a 2026 Hornet inventory.
Segment
Midsize SUV
Starting MSRP
$37,095
2024 Inventory Percentage
70.8%
It’s surprising to see the Jeep Grand Cherokee on this list. The midsize SUV has been a massive hit since it burst through a plate-glass window at the Detroit Auto Show. The Grand Cherokee is Jeep’s perennial best-selling vehicle. It looks great. It’s luxurious. It can handle its business off-road when properly equipped, and it offers ample cargo space. There’s even a three-row L version now.
The previous regime at Stellantis focused heavily on profit margin. Jeep tried to sell as many Grand Cherokees as it could while raising prices. Note that iSeeCars lists an average price of $64,014, which is well into the luxury realm. The product remains good, but there’s only so much buyers are willing to pay for it.
Segment
Compact Crossover
Starting MSRP
$36,535
2024 Inventory Percentage
46.8%
The Tonale is Alfa Romeo’s compact crossover. It’s a twin with the Dodge Hornet. Alfa Romeo removed the hybrid and dropped the price. It only offers it with the 2.0-liter gas engine in the United States, not the plug-in hybrid. It’s substantially better looking, without the redesigned Dodge mug. Though the more prestigious brand also means a higher price tag. Tonale resale value isn’t great.
The Alfa Romeo brand just isn’t selling in America. Alfa sold fewer than 5,000 cars during the first three quarters of 2025, a 30% year-over-year sales decline (from sales that weren’t very good). The Tonale is Alfa’s best-selling vehicle. But with just over 2,100 units sold, the Hornet outsells it by a 4-1 margin.
Segment
Full-size SUV
Starting MSRP
$84,945
2024 Inventory Percentage
12.9% (Standard), 24.1% (L)
Jeep revived the Grand Wagoneer nameplate for 2021. It’s a full-size SUV based on the Ram 1500’s platform. Jeep also offers an extended three-row L option. The Grand Wagoneer L model has been the less popular of the two vehicles, with 24.9% 2024 inventory remaining. Though the standard Grand Wagoneer, with 12.9% 2024 inventory, is among the top 15 cars.
Jeep confused buyers with the Wagoneer rollout. Is it a Wagoneer or a Jeep? What’s the difference between the Grand Wagoneer and the Wagoneer? Jeep charged buyers a lot of money to buy one. And it’s squaring off against competition like the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator. Jeep is trying to fix things with the 2026 model year refresh. All Wagoneers are Jeeps. All Wagoneers are Grand Wagoneers. And the price point should be lower.
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Segment
Compact Crossover
Starting MSRP
$52,545
2024 Inventory Percentage
21.8%
The GV60 is Genesis’s compact electric crossover. It’s based on the same E-GMP platform as vehicles like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. And it features the same 800V architecture and state-of-the-art 350 kW fast charging technology. The GV60’s distinctions are more power – up to 483 hp – and its crystal sphere gear selector. The GV60 leads all EVs with 21.8% leftover 2024 inventory.
The EV market is crumbling right now with incentives taken away. And the GV60 has a couple of things working against it. The rest of the Genesis lineup offers Bentley looks at a budget price. But the GV60 just looks kind of weird, even by EV standards. The GV60 is also facing competitors like the Cadillac Lyriq, which offers more space and more than 50 miles more range.
Segment
Midsize SUV
Starting MSRP
$50,695
2024 Inventory Percentage
18.2%
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the plug-in hybrid version of Jeep’s popular Wrangler off-roader. It’s an impressive vehicle on paper. It’s the second-most powerful Wrangler, offering 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque (same as the Hemi V8-powered Wrangler). It’s also the most efficient Wrangler, offering an EPA-estimated 21 miles of all-electric range (enough to save some gas with diligent charging).
The Wrangler 4xe was a good idea and has been popular at times. But reliability issues have just crushed it. In November, Jeep issued a recall for every Wrangler 4xe and instructed owners to both refrain from recharging the vehicle and park outside due to fire risk.
Segment
Compact Crossover
Starting MSRP
$40,075
2024 Inventory Percentage
14.0%
The Tucson is Hyundai’s popular compact crossover. It’s Hyundai’s best-selling vehicle and one of the top 15 best-selling cars in America so far in 2025. Hyundai sells gas, conventional hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions. It’s the plug-in hybrid with a backlog, with 14.0% of inventory consisting of 2024 models.
The plug-in hybrid Tucson is a tough sell. If you’re looking for an efficient Tucson, the conventional hybrid is about $7,000 to $8,000 cheaper, very efficient (up to 38 mpg combined), and you don’t need to bother plugging it in. The Tucson PHEV Limited is around the same price as the Santa Fe and Palisade hybrids.
Segment
Subcompact Crossover
Starting MSRP
$40,795
2024 Inventory Percentage
11.9%
The XT4 was Cadillac’s entry-level luxury subcompact crossover. The lone powertrain offered was a 235-horsepower 2.0-liter inline-four. Cadillac has been phasing out combustion vehicles as it fleshes out its EV lineup. And GM pulled the plug on the XT4 to retool its plant to build the new Bolt EV.
Cadillac ended XT4 production in January 2025, nearly a year ago. So it’s not too surprising that a substantial percentage of the inventory would still be 2024 models. The XT4 wasn’t bad per se. But it never quite matched the sophistication that luxury rivals offer at the same price point.
Sources: iSeeCars, YouTube, Car and Driver
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