Kia Optima 2022 price in Kenya

No 2022 Kia Optima is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 4 years old to KRA, which takes 40% off its CRSP value: about KES 2,600,000 – KES 3,600,000 landed across 3 KRA versions.

Import duty on a Kia Optima 2022, by version

KRA treats a Kia Optima 2022 landing in 2026 as 4 years old and takes 40% off its CRSP value before charging tax.

3 KRA versions, cheapest first
KRA modelEngineCRSP valueCustoms valueImport duty (35%)Excise dutyVAT (16%)Import declaration fee (2.5%)Railway development levy (2%)Total taxesLanded cost
OPTIMA2,400 cc · PetrolKES 5,117,447KES 1,254,853KES 439,199KES 423,513KES 338,810KES 31,371KES 25,097KES 1,257,990KES 2,617,843
OPTIMA2,000 cc · PetrolKES 6,901,819KES 1,692,400KES 592,340KES 571,185KES 456,948KES 42,310KES 33,848KES 1,696,631KES 3,494,031
OPTIMA2,000 cc · PetrolKES 7,103,824KES 1,741,934KES 609,677KES 587,903KES 470,322KES 43,548KES 34,839KES 1,746,289KES 3,593,223

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.

2022 against nearby years

Estimated landed cost of a Kia Optima by model year, arriving in 2026
Model yearKRA duty and taxesLanded costFrom-price vs 2022
2024KES 1,650,000 – KES 2,350,000KES 3,450,000 – KES 4,800,000+KES 850,000
2023KES 1,450,000 – KES 2,050,000KES 3,000,000 – KES 4,200,000+KES 400,000
2022KES 1,250,000 – KES 1,750,000KES 2,600,000 – KES 3,600,000–
2021KES 1,000,000 – KES 1,500,000KES 2,150,000 – KES 3,050,000−KES 450,000
2020KES 940,000 – KES 1,350,000KES 1,950,000 – KES 2,750,000−KES 650,000

Kia Optima 2022 questions

How much is a 2022 Kia Optima in Kenya?

No 2022 Kia Optima is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 2,600,000 – KES 3,600,000 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 2022 Kia Optima?

KRA values a 2022 Kia Optima at its CRSP value less 40% depreciation for a 4-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 1,250,000 – KES 1,750,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.

Can a 2022 Kia Optima be imported into Kenya?

Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2022 Kia Optima can land up to the end of 2029. Cada can import one for you.

What engine and fuel does a 2022 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 2022 depends on the car; a 2022 Kia Optima's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.