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America’s 5 Biggest New-Car Deals Right Now — One Pickup Is Nearly 22% Off
By CARC Editorial Team · November 5, 2026 · 4 min read
If you have been thinking about buying a new car, the end of a model year can be one of the better times to start looking. Dealers need space for incoming 2027 inventory, while manufacturers often put extra cash behind outgoing 2026 models still sitting on lots. The deals are not equally strong everywhere, and incentives can change by ZIP code, financing, loyalty programs, and dealer inventory — but several mainstream vehicles are currently selling well below sticker.
The mildest deal in the group is the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica: a front-wheel-drive Select carries an MSRP of about $46,440, with typical negotiated pricing around $45,300 before factory cash, and Chrysler is offering $5,500 in national retail bonus cash on remaining 2026 models, with some dealers adding their own discounts on top — savings of roughly 14% to 16% depending on vehicle and location. The 2026 Volkswagen ID.4 offers the next step up, especially for buyers comfortable with an EV near the end of its current model cycle: the rear-wheel-drive Pro starts at $46,570, while TrueCar puts the average market price at about $43,800, roughly 6% below sticker before additional promotional cash.
The trucks are where the discounts get dramatic. Chevrolet has offered several thousand dollars in factory cash on the 2026 Silverado 1500 as dealers work through outgoing inventory, and listings have shown trucks with window stickers around the mid-$45,000 range advertised near $35,500 — a reduction close to 22% in some cases. The 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid is one of the stranger deals on the market: Nissan lists it from $45,990 and is advertising as much as $6,500 in combined customer and bonus cash on eligible purchases.
The largest discount opportunity belongs to the 2026 Kia Niro EV. Kia currently offers $10,000 in customer cash toward a purchase, unusually aggressive on a vehicle that starts at $41,195 including destination for the Wind trim. TrueCar puts the average market price around $40,450 before dealer incentives, while some advertised inventory has fallen close to or below the low-$30,000 range. The caveat applies to all five: verify the offer in your ZIP code, confirm which trim and financing terms qualify, and remember that the deepest discounts cluster on the exact configurations dealers most want gone.
Sources: AutoPost Global, TrueCar