Best and Worst Cars to Negotiate Right Now

The less time a car is parked on a dealer's lot, the more popular it is - meaning you as the consumer will have less wiggle room when it comes to negotiating.

For instance, according to Cars.com the 2014 Subaru Forester is selling so quickly -- an average of 10 days -- dealerships are having a hard time keeping them in stock. And the 2013 Land Rover Range Rover is an even quicker seller, taking an average of six days to sell.

On the flip-side is the 2013 Smart ForTwo, which in May was averaging 228 days parked on a dealer lot. The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco and 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander were not faring much better, taking an average 228 and 169 days, respectively.

You should try to postpone purchasing a vehicle that's on the Hard to Negotiate list. Waiting a few months will usually save you a lot of money. If it meet your needs, consider purchasing the models on the Easiest to Negotiate list. These models offer the best opportunities for deals since they should be plentiful on dealer lots.

By using a tool like the free RydeShopper, you can find local dealers who are most willing to negotiate on these vehicles.

Hardest to Negotiate

Easiest to Negotiate