10 Car Models Dealers Can’t Sell! | Here is Why!

Figuring out which cars will sell and which won't can feel like a guessing game. Though automakers have plenty of market analysts crunching the numbers, they still mess up in these crazy economic times. When they get it wrong, dealerships end up stuck with a lot of cars that nobody wants. The market day supply is a simple metric to see how over or undersupplied a particular model is. It tells you how many days it would take to sell out a specific model. We've used CarEdge data to find out which new vehicles are giving dealers headaches as they pile up on their lots with no hope of selling anytime soon. Before we dive into these 10 cars, if you're new here, please consider subscribing so you won't miss our future videos. Number 10. Ram 3500 The Ram 3500 is the first truck on the list. It's a big truck made for people who need to do big tasks. Unfortunately, there don't seem to be many big tasks. CarEdge's data shows that 19,045 of these behemoths are ready to find a job site to call home, good enough for a 224-day supply. They don't come cheap either, with an average selling price of $79,450. Optioned with a monstrous 6.7-liter Cummins inline-6 turbo diesel, the 3500 can tow up to 37,090 pounds. Who needs that much raw power? One look at the advertising and you'll see the Ram 3500 pulling entire tree trunks and excavators, not some dinky little ATVs. With the Ram 1500 already offering nearly 10,000 pounds of towing, the average person doesn't need to commit to more power than they need, leaving many 3500s stuck on the lot, dreaming of towing entire buildings. Number 9. Jeep Gladiator Take one of the most iconic vehicles ever created, the Jeep Wrangler, and transform it into one of the best-selling vehicle segments, the pickup truck. The answer to this simple math problem should have been a mountain of cash, but unfortunately, Jeep has only a mountain of unsold Gladiators. 26,504 of these boxy trucks sit on dealer lots, amounting to a 225-day supply. When it was introduced in 2020, the Gladiator was met with much fanfare, but enthusiasm has started to fizzle. One possible reason could be the more aggressive price increases the Gladiator had. From 2020 to 2023, the popular Rubicon trim level jumped from $45,370 to $53,770, an 18.5% increase. For reference, the Wrangler Rubicon only increased about 3%. Rising costs, coupled with recently updated mid-sized rivals, the Ford Ranger, Chevrolet Colorado, and Toyota Tacoma have put this Gladiator at risk of losing its win streak. Number 8. Jaguar XF Moving to the other side of the Atlantic, the Jaguar XF takes the number 8 spot on this list. Sedans have fallen to the wayside in favor of larger crossovers and SUVs, and the XF was no exception to the decreasing popularity. With 229 days worth of supply, the XF faces stiff competition from its German counters in a competitive vehicle segment. As is the unfortunate case with Jaguar, reliability is constantly questioned, and these are far from the cheapest cars to maintain. With no outstanding materials or other eccentric luxuries, it's no surprise that many would turn to a 5 Series or E-Class. Jaguar as a whole has been struggling to move cars, and the XF has recently been one of the 5 models that the brand is cutting to make way for a next generation of offerings. For those keeping score, Jaguar only has 6 models. The F-Pace is the sole survivor. Number 7. Lincoln Navigator Barging its way into the 7th spot is the Lincoln Navigator, an SUV so big it almost deserves its area code. The Navigator is the most luxurious offering in Ford's lineup, but seemingly not luxurious enough. According to CarEdge, over 9,000 units sit on lots, good enough for a 238-day supply. With an average selling price of $104,745, some may be apprehensive to buy what is essentially an extremely well-dressed Ford Expedition. While the interior is lavish and the 440-horsepower twin-turbo V6 powerful, $100,000 can buy you many cars. At this price range, the Navigator has to contend with the Range Rovers and Escalades of the world, offering equal or better comforts while carrying more prestige. On the other hand, the Navigator was last redesigned in 2018, and has been available for years in its current form, so buyers have plenty of options in the pre-owned market. Number 6. Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback At number 6 is our first electric car, the Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback. Quite a mouthful. The Sportback version of the Q4 gives the roof a nice swooping shape, messing with the utility of your sports utility vehicle by decreasing the overall trunk space, but it adds at least 5% more cool points. EVs as a whole have been seeing a downturn in demand, and luxury EVs have been even more so. The Q4 Sportback was among the hardest hits. With 1,515 units sitting, Audi has 238 days of market supply of their small electric SUV. Range anxiety as a whole still occupies a leading role in the apprehension of EVs. The Q4 has improved on previous model years with an estimated range of up to 265 miles on the single-motor version, or 258 miles on the more powerful dual-motor. Charging infrastructure is still not comparable, and is not established enough to compete with gas stations, so range will continue to be a huge factor in purchases. 300 miles is probably a big psychological landmark for many people, and with an average selling price of $66,155, a Tesla Model Y is a cheaper way to get more range. We're halfway through our list. If you've been liking what you're seeing, be sure to hit that like button. Number 5 Audi Q4 e-tron As if the Audi Q4 wasn't bullied enough already, it takes the number 5 spot too. This time, it's the less curvy standard version with a regular roofline. How boring. The Q4 e-tron is essentially the same car as the Sportback version. Why are they even considered separate models? Over 5,000 of these Q4s are sitting unsold, beating out the market supply of the Sportback with 254 days. The same criticisms apply to the regular Q4, as to the Q4 Sportback. Alongside these shortcomings, luxury EVs also suffer from accelerated depreciation, leading to plenty of cheap used models with few miles, offering an attractive alternative to anyone considering a new one. Number 4 Maserati Levant Returning to the world of internal combustion, Italy makes itself known with the Maserati Levant. Maserati has long been a way to get the taste of an Italian automobile on a budget, but it's not enough to sell out the Levant. This is the final production year for the 5.5L twin-turbocharged V8-equipped sports SUV, but there doesn't seem to be any speculators willing to bet on the Levant's collectability. CarEdge data shows a 344-market-day supply for the Levant. Word of Maserati's unreliability and expensive upkeep of what is partially a Ferrari engine has no doubt been spread throughout even the most casual of car lovers at this point. Only those who are ignorant of these shortcomings, or those met with a deal so good they couldn't refuse, are left to buy vehicles like the Levant. We bet the roar of the V8 at least somewhat drowns out the crying of your wallet constantly getting lighter. Number 3 Dodge Hornet Taking the bronze this time is the Dodge Hornet. The Hornet is an Alfa Romeo Tonnelli in essentially all but name. Unfortunately, the Alfa Romeo exudes panache, while Dodge, well, doesn't. We're sure there are more reasons for the failings of the Hornet to make it to your garage, such as its price. At an average selling price of $42,644, we would run out of time describing the number of small and mid-sized SUVs you could buy at that price range. When you have to compete with the heavy hitters, the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, you gotta bring your A-game. The Hornet has been praised for its comparatively lively on-road performance, but it's small, and people don't buy SUVs because they want a small car. As such, the Hornet is the first car on this list to have over a year of supply, with 384 days. A swarm of over 16,000 units sits on the dealer lot collecting dust. Number 2. Fiat 500e Ten years ago, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne told everyone not to buy the Fiat 500e because he was losing money on it. It was easy to follow, and the 500e stopped being sold in the US in 2019. Fiat has recently reintroduced the 500e, also known as the Fiat New 500. Nice naming scheme there, guys. But it seems everyone is still following Marchionne's old instructions. The 500e retains its admittedly cute retro styling and doesn't shy away from its purpose as an urban EV. With a range of about 140 miles, it's not going on any road trips. While it's more available in Europe, Fiat has changed the distribution plans of the 500e, limiting it to special edition drops for a limited time, as if they were a pair of Jordans. This strategy just began, so it's too soon to see the long-term achievements. But so far, it's not great. According to CarEdge, the 500e has a 459-day supply. Number 1. Acura ZDX Taking the unfortunate number one spot is the all-new Acura ZDX electric SUV. Developed in collaboration with GM, the ZDX is Acura's first EV, and sales are not hot. CarEdge places the ZDX at a staggering 599-day supply. The ZDX has received plenty of average to good reviews, with no serious shortcomings. Its three trim levels offer ranges from 278 miles to 313 miles, which is more than respectable for an EV these days. We imagine a lot of the apprehension may be because it is a completely brand-new vehicle in a competitive segment with an average sale price of $70,000. In addition, as Acura's first EV, dealerships may still be figuring out how to best sell the car. It's also entirely possible that the ZDX name is cursed as the previous generation managed to sell only 7,000 units in four years, making it one of the rarest Acuras ever made. Who knows? Alright, that's the list. We hope you enjoyed the video. Let us know if there were any surprises or cars that you were sure would make the list. Make sure to hit the like and subscribe button so you can get more interesting lists like this.