Kia Optima for sale in Kenya
No Kia Optima is listed on Cada right now, but Cada can import one for you. KRA lists 3 versions of the Kia Optima (2,000 cc to 2,400 cc). Model years 2019–2026 can be imported under the 8-year rule.
Kia Optima price in Kenya
- Listed on Cada now
- None listed right now
- KRA value when new (CRSP)
- KES 5,117,447 – KES 7,103,824
- Estimated import cost, 2026 model
- KES 4,250,000 – KES 6,000,000
- Estimated import cost, 2019 model
- KES 1,750,000 – KES 2,450,000
Estimated cost to import a Kia Optima
| Model year | Age on arrival | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Optima 2026 | New | KES 2,050,000 – KES 2,950,000 | KES 4,250,000 – KES 6,000,000 |
| Kia Optima 2025 | 1 yr | KES 2,050,000 – KES 2,950,000 | KES 4,250,000 – KES 6,000,000 |
| Kia Optima 2024 | 2 yr | KES 1,650,000 – KES 2,350,000 | KES 3,450,000 – KES 4,800,000 |
| Kia Optima 2023 | 3 yr | KES 1,450,000 – KES 2,050,000 | KES 3,000,000 – KES 4,200,000 |
| Kia Optima 2022 | 4 yr | KES 1,250,000 – KES 1,750,000 | KES 2,600,000 – KES 3,600,000 |
| Kia Optima 2021 | 5 yr | KES 1,000,000 – KES 1,500,000 | KES 2,150,000 – KES 3,050,000 |
| Kia Optima 2020 | 6 yr | KES 940,000 – KES 1,350,000 | KES 1,950,000 – KES 2,750,000 |
| Kia Optima 2019 | 7 yr | KES 830,000 – KES 1,200,000 | KES 1,750,000 – KES 2,450,000 |
Landed cost here is KRA's customs value (from its CRSP value less KRA's age depreciation) plus import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL, plus KES 105,000 for port, clearing and registration. The real car price, shipping and KRA's final assessment will differ, and Cada's service fee is not included. Rates checked 21 October 2026. Estimate — final KRA assessment may differ.
Kia Optima versions and KRA values
| KRA model | Engine | Fuel | Body / drive | Gearbox | CRSP value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTIMA | 2,400 cc | Petrol | Sedan · 2WD | Auto | KES 5,117,447 |
| OPTIMA | 2,000 cc | Petrol | Sedan · 2WD | Auto | KES 6,901,819 |
| OPTIMA | 2,000 cc | Petrol | Sedan · 2WD | Auto | KES 7,103,824 |
Kia Optima questions
How much is a Kia Optima in Kenya?
No Kia Optima is listed on Cada right now. Imported, a 2019 model comes to about KES 1,750,000 – KES 2,450,000 and a 2026 model about KES 4,250,000 – KES 6,000,000 with KRA taxes, port, clearing and registration (estimate, based on KRA's values). KRA values a new Kia Optima at KES 5,117,447 – KES 7,103,824 (KRA's current CRSP schedule).
What is the import duty on a Kia Optima in Kenya?
KRA charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on its customs value, which falls with the car's age. For a Kia Optima, the estimate is KES 830,000 – KES 1,200,000 for a 2019 model and KES 2,050,000 – KES 2,950,000 for a 2026 model. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Which Kia Optima years can be imported into Kenya?
Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years. A Kia Optima arriving in 2026 must be first registered in 2019 or later, so 2019–2026 models can be imported, where that year was made.
What engine and fuel options does the Kia Optima have?
KRA lists the Kia Optima with engines of 2,000 cc and 2,400 cc, in petrol, as Sedan.
Can Cada import a Kia Optima for me?
Yes. Send Cada an import request with the year, budget and colour you want. We search Japan's exporters for a Kia Optima. We'll send you up to 5 options with the full cost to Kenya.