If you buy a new Toyota, Honda, or Nissan vehicle, you may notice higher prices at the dealership.
According to Reuters, in April, the Trump administration said it would impose a 25% tariff on Japanese-made cars. After months of negotiations, the White House announced a trade deal in September that would lower the tax rate to 15%, but import costs are still climbing.
While specific price changes have not yet been released, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) and Edmunds report that tariffs have made imported cars more expensive and less affordable for buyers.
Here are four cars most vulnerable to new tariffs, and four that make it safer to buy.
How new tariffs affect buyers
KBB estimates that the tariffs could increase the price of vehicles priced under $40,000 by as much as $6,000. That’s before taking into account higher taxes, financing and insurance costs.
GearJunkie said that for some automakers, even the lower 15% tariff exceeds their entire profit margins, meaning the additional costs are likely to fall on consumers.
Cars assembled in Japan face the biggest increases, while models built in the U.S. or Mexico may see smaller increases.
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Why some cars are hit harder than others
While cars assembled in the U.S. are less affected by import tariffs, KBB noted that no vehicle is made entirely from domestic components, and even Tesla sources materials from abroad.
That means tariffs could still increase overall vehicle costs, although the timing and scale of the increase remains unclear. Currently, models produced primarily in North America are expected to be least affected.
Most affected models
Toyota 4Runner
According to GearJunkie, the 2025 4Runner, which is manufactured in Tahara, Japan and is one of Toyota’s most imported SUVs, will face the full 15% tariff. Buyers may see higher MSRPs later in 2026 as import costs impact new inventory. Each Toyota starts at about $40,770.
toyota land cruiser
Edmunds says the 2025 Land Cruiser, built in Tahara, Japan, is fully covered by the new tariffs. GearJunkie reports that the automaker may have to absorb more money than its profit margins, meaning prices could rise once it ships to the United States. Toyota’s starting price for this car is $57,200.
Subaru Forester
Subaru’s 2025 Forester, which starts at nearly $30,000, is one of Subaru’s core imports and is made in Japan. GearJunkie said that due to the 15% tariff, the prices of upcoming models in 2026 may increase, especially for interiors shipped directly from Japan.
Mazda CX-5
Starting price: $29,050
Edmunds said Mazda builds the CX-5 in Hiroshima, Japan, making it vulnerable to the new import tax. Dealers may find limited supply or slightly higher prices for future deliveries. According to Mazda, the 2025 CX-5 will start at about $29,050.
Least affected models
Toyota Camry
Starting price: $28,700
Tracy Toyota says the 2025 Camry will be built primarily in Georgetown, Ky., avoiding much of the risk of tariffs. Prices for U.S.-assembled interiors should remain stable, although hybrid models using imported parts may see a slight increase. Pricing starts at $28,700 per Toyota.
HondaCR-V
The 2025 CR-V starts at about $30,100 (per Honda) and is assembled in Indiana and Ontario, shielding most versions from new import costs. Unless demand surges or supplies are tight, shoppers should see only minor changes.
Toyota Corolla
The 2025 Corolla is assembled in Mississippi, which means most models sold in the U.S. are made in North America rather than imported. As a result, the Corolla’s interior is less affected by the 15% import tariff on Japanese-made cars, making it a relatively stable choice for buyers concerned about rising prices. The Corolla shown by Toyota starts at $23,825.
Toyota Corolla Cross
Like the Corolla sedan, the 2025 Corolla Cross is assembled in the United States (Alabama) and is therefore exempt from most of the 15% tariff on fully imported Japanese cars. This assembly footprint helps make pricing more predictable compared to models imported from Japan. Toyota starts at nearly $24,035.
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