As we approach the end of the year and most vehicles transition to the 2026 model year, dealers will be keener than ever to get rid of 2025 stock, traditionally making this one of the and an analysis by iSeeCars reveals that several models still have a high percentage of 2025 inventory remaining.
“For dealers, the pressure is on to move these 2025 models off the lot before their model year brands them as a ‘leftover’ new car,” said Karl Brauer, Executive Analyst.
That opens up a lot more negotiating power for consumers looking to buy a new car before the year ends, as dealers will want to meet their monthly, quarterly, and yearly targets. Here are the 2025 models with the highest percentage of inventory still available. We’ve ranked them from lowest to highest inventory, based on the remaining percentage.
5. Toyota GR Corolla (83.2% of 2025 inventory remaining)
Kristen Brown
The 2026 Toyota GR Corolla is already on sale, but most of the 2025 model’s inventory is still available. The cheapest Core trim starts at $38,860, while the most expensive Premium Plus with the automatic goes for $47,515.
The GR Corolla is a brilliant hot hatchback with a fizzy three-cylinder engine producing 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. It looks far more muscular than the standard Corolla Hatchback and has an advanced all-wheel-drive system. It’s not as practical as a Civic Type R, but offers a similar level of excitement for less money, and it could cost you even less this month if you’re willing to haggle.
4. Lexus LX 600 (83.9%)
Lexus doesn’t typically struggle to sell SUVs, but the big LX 600 commands a starting price of over $100,000. At that price, many buyers may be inclined to go for any number of luxury SUVs from even more prestigious brands. What also may have hampered dealers’ ability to move the LX 600 is the presence of the LX 700h hybrid (60.8% 2025 inventory remaining).
The LX 600 has a 3.4-liter turbocharged V6 producing 409 hp and 479 lb-ft. It rides smoothly and can actually be taken off-road, although third-row space isn’t as generous as one might expect in such a large vehicle.
3. Subaru BRZ (87.1%)
Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
Subaru sold just 187 BRZs last month, indicating that sales for the sports car are drying up. The year is almost done and over 87% of 2025 inventory remains, so there’s an opportunity to negotiate a price at closer to $30,000, assuming you go for one of the lower trims. The BRZ has a 228-hp flat-four engine, a standard manual gearbox, and rear-wheel drive—all the ingredients of a fun sports car that doesn’t overwhelm with its performance or tech.
Already one of the more affordable sports cars on the market—but not more affordable than its Toyota GR86 twin—this month represents a good opportunity to drive off with a BRZ discount.
2. Lexus GX 550 (87.8%)
A second Lexus SUV finds itself on this list. In fact, of all the 2025 SUVs in the analysis, this one has the highest percentage of remaining inventory at this stage of the year. This body-on-frame SUV has a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 with 349 hp and 479 lb-ft. Like the LX, it’s a great off-roader, but the GX starts at a much more palatable price point of under $70k. For that, you get plenty of power and the high-end finishes expected of a Lexus.
The truly rugged Overtrail+ is a lot more expensive, but with so much inventory still remaining, you stand a good chance of negotiating down to a better price.
1. BMW i4 (89.2%)
The 2026 BMW i4 is already on sale, but almost 90% of the EV’s 2025 inventory remains—the highest figure of any individual model in the study. The most desirable trims cost over $60,000, so the i4 isn’t cheap by any means, especially when you consider how much cheaper a Tesla Model 3 is for similar or better performance. That car lacks the luxury polish and athletic nature of the i4, though.
It’s an especially difficult time to sell EVs, with many manufacturers delaying or canceling planned launches due to cooling demand and the scrapping of the federal tax credit. But 2025 inventory for EVs overall is at 18.7%, so the BMW i4 is certainly worse off than most as the new year approaches, a fact that could be to your benefit in the showroom.
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Karl Furlong
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