Does the Honda Passport qualify for the car loan interest deduction?
The 2025–2028 deduction turns on where a vehicle is finally assembled — not the badge. Here's where the 2025–2026 Honda Passport is built and what it means for your loan interest.
Assembly data: NHTSA vPIC + our verified plant lists · Not tax advice · Methodology
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PASS — assembled in the USA
The Honda Passport qualifies on the assembly test. Assembly is one of four gates — you also need a new vehicle, personal use, a 2025–2028 loan, and income under the phase-out.
The short answer
Honda builds the Passport in Lincoln, Alabama, so this two-row SUV clears the OBBBA final-assembly test. Financed new for personal use with income under the phase-out, a Passport loan's interest can be deductible. Assembly is one gate — the calculator covers the rest.
Where the Honda Passport is assembled
| Assembly plant | Location | Assembly test |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln (Honda Alabama) | Lincoln, AL | ✓ United States |
Confirm the other three tests
A US-assembly PASS is only the first gate. Each remaining condition has its own guide:
New & personal-use — used cars and leases don't qualify→ Loan dated 2025–2028 — refinancing keeps eligibility→ Income under the phase-out — run the MAGI calculator→
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Honda Passport built?
The Passport is assembled at Honda's Lincoln, Alabama plant — the same facility as the Pilot and Ridgeline — a US final-assembly point that meets the assembly test.
Is the Passport built in the same plant as the Pilot?
Yes. Both the Passport and Pilot come from Lincoln, Alabama, so both satisfy the US assembly requirement.
Does a used Passport qualify?
No. Only new vehicles qualify. A used Passport, even an Alabama-built one, is out because original use must begin with you.
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