Kia Optima 2023 price in Kenya
No 2023 Kia Optima is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 3 years old to KRA, which takes 30% off its CRSP value: about KES 3,000,000 – KES 4,200,000 landed across 3 KRA versions.
Import duty on a Kia Optima 2023, by version
KRA treats a Kia Optima 2023 landing in 2026 as 3 years old and takes 30% 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 1,463,995 | KES 512,398 | KES 494,098 | KES 395,279 | KES 36,600 | KES 29,280 | KES 1,467,655 | KES 3,036,650 |
| OPTIMA | 2,000 cc · Petrol | KES 6,901,819 | KES 1,974,467 | KES 691,063 | KES 666,383 | KES 533,106 | KES 49,362 | KES 39,489 | KES 1,979,403 | KES 4,058,870 |
| OPTIMA | 2,000 cc · Petrol | KES 7,103,824 | KES 2,032,256 | KES 711,290 | KES 685,887 | KES 548,709 | KES 50,806 | KES 40,645 | KES 2,037,337 | KES 4,174,593 |
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.
2023 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | KES 2,050,000 – KES 2,950,000 | KES 4,250,000 – KES 6,000,000 | +KES 1,250,000 |
| 2024 | KES 1,650,000 – KES 2,350,000 | KES 3,450,000 – KES 4,800,000 | +KES 450,000 |
| 2023 | KES 1,450,000 – KES 2,050,000 | KES 3,000,000 – KES 4,200,000 | – |
| 2022 | KES 1,250,000 – KES 1,750,000 | KES 2,600,000 – KES 3,600,000 | −KES 400,000 |
| 2021 | KES 1,000,000 – KES 1,500,000 | KES 2,150,000 – KES 3,050,000 | −KES 850,000 |
Kia Optima 2023 questions
How much is a 2023 Kia Optima in Kenya?
No 2023 Kia Optima is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 3,000,000 – KES 4,200,000 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 2023 Kia Optima?
KRA values a 2023 Kia Optima at its CRSP value less 30% depreciation for a 3-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 1,450,000 – KES 2,050,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2023 Kia Optima be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2023 Kia Optima can land up to the end of 2030. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2023 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 2023 depends on the car; a 2023 Kia Optima's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.