Kia Optima 2021 price in Kenya
No 2021 Kia Optima is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 5 years old to KRA, which takes 50% off its CRSP value: about KES 2,150,000 – KES 3,050,000 landed across 3 KRA versions.
Import duty on a Kia Optima 2021, by version
KRA treats a Kia Optima 2021 landing in 2026 as 5 years old and takes 50% 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 1,045,711 | KES 365,999 | KES 352,928 | KES 282,342 | KES 26,143 | KES 20,914 | KES 1,048,326 | KES 2,199,037 |
| OPTIMA | 2,000 cc · Petrol | KES 6,901,819 | KES 1,410,333 | KES 493,617 | KES 475,988 | KES 380,790 | KES 35,258 | KES 28,207 | KES 1,413,860 | KES 2,929,193 |
| OPTIMA | 2,000 cc · Petrol | KES 7,103,824 | KES 1,451,612 | KES 508,064 | KES 489,919 | KES 391,935 | KES 36,290 | KES 29,032 | KES 1,455,240 | KES 3,011,852 |
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.
2021 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | KES 1,450,000 – KES 2,050,000 | KES 3,000,000 – KES 4,200,000 | +KES 850,000 |
| 2022 | KES 1,250,000 – KES 1,750,000 | KES 2,600,000 – KES 3,600,000 | +KES 450,000 |
| 2021 | KES 1,000,000 – KES 1,500,000 | KES 2,150,000 – KES 3,050,000 | – |
| 2020 | KES 940,000 – KES 1,350,000 | KES 1,950,000 – KES 2,750,000 | −KES 200,000 |
| 2019 | KES 830,000 – KES 1,200,000 | KES 1,750,000 – KES 2,450,000 | −KES 400,000 |
Kia Optima 2021 questions
How much is a 2021 Kia Optima in Kenya?
No 2021 Kia Optima is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 2,150,000 – KES 3,050,000 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 2021 Kia Optima?
KRA values a 2021 Kia Optima at its CRSP value less 50% depreciation for a 5-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 1,000,000 – KES 1,500,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2021 Kia Optima be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2021 Kia Optima can land up to the end of 2028. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2021 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 2021 depends on the car; a 2021 Kia Optima's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.