Short of the addition of an available Bronze package, the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport is largely identical to the 2025 model. So, why spend extra bucks on a 2026 Bronco Sport when there are hundreds of new 2025 Bronco Sports in stock that dealers are surely eager to get rid of? We recommend searching for a nearby 2025 Bronco Sport Badlands, given the trim’s 250-hp turbocharged four-cylinder packs a punch that the base 180-hp turbo three-cylinder simply lacks.

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The F-series pickup is America's best-selling vehicle, which means Ford builds a lot of them. The 2027 Ford F-150 is already out, and apart from a new base engine, it hasn’t changed that much since 2025, so an older-model-year truck could provide good value for shoppers who don’t need the latest and greatest.

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There are two benefits to nabbing a new prior-year Mustang. The first is the potential money on the hood. The second? The 2025 model year marked the Stang’s 60th anniversary. That’s a big anniversary. Pair that with potentially big price savings, and you’ve got a combo that’s hard to pass up.

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Jeep gave the Grand Cherokee a refresh for 2026, but the changes weren’t so significant that you’ll feel like you’re missing out if you can get a good deal on one of the many leftover 2025 models still in stock at dealerships across the country. The two-row Grand Cherokee was the most plentiful in our search, but we also found plenty of examples of new 2025 Grand Cherokee L models still for sale, which offer three rows of seats and a longer wheelbase.

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An appealing new generation of Hyundai Elantra is coming for the 2027 model year, but given that there are still plenty of 2025 Elantra models for sale, we think the outgoing generation is a good candidate for negotiating a sweet deal if you don’t need the latest styling and features. The new car will be arriving at dealerships early next year, so also keep an eye out for prices on the outgoing 2026 Elantras to start to fall within the next several months.

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Automakers tend to change electric vehicles each year, but the Chevrolet Blazer EV hasn’t changed much since 2025, so you won’t miss out on much by snagging an older version of this mid-size electric SUV. In fact, that model year offered an appealing powertrain configuration, the rear-wheel-drive RS model, that was dropped after 2025, so if you can find one of those with some cash on the hood, now could be a good time to act.

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