Kia Optima 2024 price in Kenya
No 2024 Kia Optima is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 2 years old to KRA, which takes 20% off its CRSP value: about KES 3,450,000 – KES 4,800,000 landed across 3 KRA versions.
Import duty on a Kia Optima 2024, by version
KRA treats a Kia Optima 2024 landing in 2026 as 2 years old and takes 20% 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 1,673,137 | KES 585,598 | KES 564,684 | KES 451,747 | KES 41,828 | KES 33,463 | KES 1,677,320 | KES 3,455,457 |
| OPTIMA | 2,000 cc · Petrol | KES 6,901,819 | KES 2,256,533 | KES 789,787 | KES 761,580 | KES 609,264 | KES 56,413 | KES 45,131 | KES 2,262,175 | KES 4,623,708 |
| OPTIMA | 2,000 cc · Petrol | KES 7,103,824 | KES 2,322,578 | KES 812,902 | KES 783,870 | KES 627,096 | KES 58,064 | KES 46,452 | KES 2,328,384 | KES 4,755,962 |
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.
2024 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KES 2,050,000 – KES 2,950,000 | KES 4,250,000 – KES 6,000,000 | +KES 800,000 |
| 2025 | KES 2,050,000 – KES 2,950,000 | KES 4,250,000 – KES 6,000,000 | +KES 800,000 |
| 2024 | KES 1,650,000 – KES 2,350,000 | KES 3,450,000 – KES 4,800,000 | – |
| 2023 | KES 1,450,000 – KES 2,050,000 | KES 3,000,000 – KES 4,200,000 | −KES 450,000 |
| 2022 | KES 1,250,000 – KES 1,750,000 | KES 2,600,000 – KES 3,600,000 | −KES 850,000 |
Kia Optima 2024 questions
How much is a 2024 Kia Optima in Kenya?
No 2024 Kia Optima is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 3,450,000 – KES 4,800,000 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 2024 Kia Optima?
KRA values a 2024 Kia Optima at its CRSP value less 20% depreciation for a 2-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 1,650,000 – KES 2,350,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2024 Kia Optima be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2024 Kia Optima can land up to the end of 2031. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2024 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 2024 depends on the car; a 2024 Kia Optima's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.