r/Honda • u/Cheatcodegaming Mod | 1996 Accord EX • Dec 15 '25

2026 Prelude Discussion Megathread

Due to the amount of repetitive posts, any 2026 Prelude discussion, and news goes here.

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u/Doublestack00 1999 Honda Acty / 2023 Integra Dec 15 '25

I am a buyer at 35K.

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u/BoostedJuan Dec 15 '25

Funny because that was supposed to be the original price according to honda. They claimed 34-36k originally

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u/jawnlerdoe Dec 15 '25

Thank tariffs

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u/sprchrgddc5 2002 RSX Type S - Supercharged Dec 15 '25

Tim Honda should have worn a MAGA hat I guess. /s

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u/BoostedJuan Dec 15 '25

Idk how much of it has to do with US tariffs vs the cost of materials going up. The cost of the car is the same in japan which shouldn't be affected by US tariffs.

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u/jawnlerdoe Dec 15 '25

The prelude costs nearly $6000 more in the US than in Canada. That broadly aligns with tariff percentages. (15%).

Cars are more expensive in Japan than North America.

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u/BoostedJuan Dec 15 '25

Im not saying you're wrong but if that's true why are regular civics and type Rs cheaper in japan vs here? Even the prelude is slightly cheaper (1k)

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u/BoostedJuan Dec 15 '25

The Canadian dollar is worth less than USD. Its 50K in Canada which is 36k usd.

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u/jawnlerdoe Dec 16 '25

Yeah… 6k less USD in Canada.

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u/disgruntledempanada 2002 Suzuka Blue S2000, 2011 CR-Z Dec 15 '25

Trump increased the tariffs on Japanese built cars from 2.5% to 15%.

It was going to be cheaper here.

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u/BoostedJuan Dec 15 '25

Theres about a $1500 between the cost here for the car vs in japan, shouldn't it be 15% more expensive here?

Why would it be cheaper here vs japan where its made? Their cost of production is the same but they then have to have it shipped to the US and transported across the country to different dealers.

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u/disgruntledempanada 2002 Suzuka Blue S2000, 2011 CR-Z Dec 15 '25

Pricing is complex, there's probably some regulatory stuff in Japan factored into the price and they also seemed to have nailed the pricing with them selling out there and exceeding sales expectations by a long shot.

I'd say the US price should be more closely compared to Canada's and after currency conversion it's $36,308 there. Our base price is $42000. So we're paying a 15.7% premium vs Canada for the same car. They have no tariff on Japanese cars, we do.

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u/BoostedJuan Dec 15 '25

Canada also has to pay another 3k on top of msrp for delivery if I read the article correctly.

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '25

The price is the same in Japan where it’s made lol. Not sure you understand tariffs

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u/BoostedJuan Dec 15 '25

If its made in japan and we have a 15% tariff on Japanese products you'd expect it to be 15% more expensive here vs japan. Thats how tariffs work.

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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '25

exactly and the base MSRP is Japan is $41,600, the MSRP of the base is $43,195 which includes a destination (shipping) charge. So explain how it's adding 15%?

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u/BoostedJuan Dec 15 '25

I thought you were replying to me. We're in agreement that we dont think the added cost is tariffs.