Kia Optima 2020 price in Kenya
No 2020 Kia Optima is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 6 years old to KRA, which takes 55% off its CRSP value: about KES 1,950,000 – KES 2,750,000 landed across 3 KRA versions.
Import duty on a Kia Optima 2020, by version
KRA treats a Kia Optima 2020 landing in 2026 as 6 years old and takes 55% off its CRSP value before charging tax.
| KRA model | Engine | CRSP value | Customs value | Import duty (35%) | Excise duty | VAT (16%) | Import declaration fee (2.5%) | Railway development levy (2%) | Total taxes | Landed cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTIMA | 2,400 cc · Petrol | KES 5,117,447 | KES 941,140 | KES 329,399 | KES 317,635 | KES 254,108 | KES 23,529 | KES 18,823 | KES 943,494 | KES 1,989,634 |
| OPTIMA | 2,000 cc · Petrol | KES 6,901,819 | KES 1,269,300 | KES 444,255 | KES 428,389 | KES 342,711 | KES 31,733 | KES 25,386 | KES 1,272,474 | KES 2,646,774 |
| OPTIMA | 2,000 cc · Petrol | KES 7,103,824 | KES 1,306,450 | KES 457,258 | KES 440,927 | KES 352,742 | KES 32,661 | KES 26,129 | KES 1,309,717 | KES 2,721,167 |
Landed cost is KRA's customs value plus these taxes and KES 105,000 for port, clearing and registration. The car's own price, shipping and Cada's service fee are not included. Estimate — final KRA assessment may differ.
2020 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | KES 1,250,000 – KES 1,750,000 | KES 2,600,000 – KES 3,600,000 | +KES 650,000 |
| 2021 | KES 1,000,000 – KES 1,500,000 | KES 2,150,000 – KES 3,050,000 | +KES 200,000 |
| 2020 | KES 940,000 – KES 1,350,000 | KES 1,950,000 – KES 2,750,000 | – |
| 2019 | KES 830,000 – KES 1,200,000 | KES 1,750,000 – KES 2,450,000 | −KES 200,000 |
Kia Optima 2020 questions
How much is a 2020 Kia Optima in Kenya?
No 2020 Kia Optima is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 1,950,000 – KES 2,750,000 with KRA taxes, port, clearing and registration (based on KRA's values; the car's own price and shipping differ).
What is the import duty on a 2020 Kia Optima?
KRA values a 2020 Kia Optima at its CRSP value less 55% depreciation for a 6-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 940,000 – KES 1,350,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2020 Kia Optima be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2020 Kia Optima can land up to the end of 2027. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2020 Kia Optima have?
KRA lists 3 versions of the Kia Optima with 2,000 cc, 2,400 cc engines (petrol). Which of them were built in 2020 depends on the car; a 2020 Kia Optima's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.