Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Forester: price and import cost in Kenya

KRA values a new Mazda CX-5 at KES 5,239,738 – KES 8,404,835 and a new Subaru Forester at KES 4,348,983 – KES 6,724,331. Imported as 2026 models, the Subaru Forester starts about KES 700,000 cheaper landed than the Mazda CX-5. On Cada right now, 3 Mazda CX-5 cars are listed at KES 1,600,000 – KES 3,500,000 and no Subaru Forester is listed.

Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Forester side by side

FactMazda CX-5Subaru Forester
KRA versions2111
Engines1,997 cc, 2,188 cc, 2,488 cc, 2,498 cc1,795 cc, 1,995 cc, 1,998 cc, 2,498 cc
FuelPetrol, DieselPetrol
Body (KRA)SUVSUV
KRA value when new (CRSP)KES 5,239,738 – KES 8,404,835KES 4,348,983 – KES 6,724,331
Listed on Cada now3, KES 1,600,000 – KES 3,500,000None right now
Estimated landed cost, newest yearKES 4,350,000 – KES 7,000,000 (2026)KES 3,650,000 – KES 5,700,000 (2026)
Estimated landed cost, oldest yearKES 1,800,000 – KES 2,900,000 (2019)KES 1,500,000 – KES 2,350,000 (2019)

Import cost by model year

Estimated landed cost (KRA customs value, taxes, port, clearing and registration) over each model's KRA versions
Model yearMazda CX-5Subaru Forester
2026KES 4,350,000 – KES 7,000,000KES 3,650,000 – KES 5,700,000
2025KES 4,350,000 – KES 7,000,000KES 3,650,000 – KES 5,700,000
2024KES 3,500,000 – KES 5,700,000KES 2,950,000 – KES 4,550,000
2023KES 3,100,000 – KES 4,950,000KES 2,550,000 – KES 4,000,000
2022KES 2,650,000 – KES 4,250,000KES 2,200,000 – KES 3,450,000
2021KES 2,200,000 – KES 3,550,000KES 1,850,000 – KES 2,900,000
2020KES 2,000,000 – KES 3,250,000KES 1,700,000 – KES 2,600,000
2019KES 1,800,000 – KES 2,900,000KES 1,500,000 – KES 2,350,000

The car's own price, shipping and Cada's service fee are not included. Estimate — final KRA assessment may differ.

Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Forester questions

Which is cheaper to import, the Mazda CX-5 or the Subaru Forester?

For 2026 models, the Subaru Forester starts at about KES 3,650,000 landed and the Mazda CX-5 at about KES 4,350,000, based on KRA's values for their cheapest versions. The real car price and shipping differ.

Which pays less import duty, the Mazda CX-5 or the Subaru Forester?

KRA's duty, excise, VAT, IDF and RDL on a 2026 Subaru Forester come to about KES 1,750,000 – KES 2,800,000, against KES 2,100,000 – KES 3,450,000 for the Mazda CX-5. The final KRA assessment may differ.

How many Mazda CX-5 and Subaru Forester cars are for sale on Cada?

Right now, 3 Mazda CX-5 cars are listed at KES 1,600,000 – KES 3,500,000 and no Subaru Forester is listed on Cada.

Can Cada import a Mazda CX-5 or a Subaru Forester for me?

Yes. Send Cada an import request for either, with the year, budget and colour you want. We'll send you up to 5 options with the full cost to Kenya.

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