Manufacturing

MSRP and dealers and finance, oh my! Why tariff price impacts may vary

Customers examine under the hood of vehicles in a dealership lot
Vehicle prices vary widely by region, timing, personal relationships and the way buyers settle up. (BLOOMBERG)
April 03, 2025 10:00 AM

While President Donald Trump has imposed a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles, in all likelihood, consumers will not see a 25 percent price hike. That’s because of complex factors including the amount of non-U.S. content in each vehicle, automaker calculus, dealer decision-making and loan agreements.

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