New Delhi, Sept. 15 -- Japanese cars could end up being sold at lower prices than South Korean cars, such as Hyundai Motor Co., in the American market when US tariffs on Japanese automobiles drop from 27.5 percent to 15 percent on Tuesday.

As per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business Newspaper Korea stated that the Korean vehicles, still subject to a 25 percent tariff amid stalled tariff negotiations between Seoul and Washington, could become more expensive than competing Japanese brands.

Citing the multiple sources from the automobile industry on Sunday the report noted that the Kia Sportage Hybrid currently sells in the United States for USD 30,290, while the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid sells for USD 32,850.

If both compani...