Kia Optima 2026 price in Kenya
No 2026 Kia Optima is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is new to KRA, which takes 0% off its CRSP value: about KES 4,250,000 – KES 6,000,000 landed across 3 KRA versions.
Import duty on a Kia Optima 2026, by version
KRA treats a Kia Optima 2026 landing in 2026 as new and takes 0% 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 2,091,422 | KES 731,998 | KES 705,855 | KES 564,684 | KES 52,286 | KES 41,828 | KES 2,096,651 | KES 4,293,073 |
| OPTIMA | 2,000 cc · Petrol | KES 6,901,819 | KES 2,820,667 | KES 987,233 | KES 951,975 | KES 761,580 | KES 70,517 | KES 56,413 | KES 2,827,718 | KES 5,753,385 |
| OPTIMA | 2,000 cc · Petrol | KES 7,103,824 | KES 2,903,223 | KES 1,016,128 | KES 979,838 | KES 783,870 | KES 72,581 | KES 58,064 | KES 2,910,481 | KES 5,918,704 |
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.
2026 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KES 2,050,000 – KES 2,950,000 | KES 4,250,000 – KES 6,000,000 | – |
| 2025 | KES 2,050,000 – KES 2,950,000 | KES 4,250,000 – KES 6,000,000 | Same |
| 2024 | KES 1,650,000 – KES 2,350,000 | KES 3,450,000 – KES 4,800,000 | −KES 800,000 |
Kia Optima 2026 questions
How much is a 2026 Kia Optima in Kenya?
No 2026 Kia Optima is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 4,250,000 – KES 6,000,000 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 2026 Kia Optima?
KRA values a 2026 Kia Optima at its CRSP value less 0% depreciation for a 0-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 2,050,000 – KES 2,950,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2026 Kia Optima be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2026 Kia Optima can land up to the end of 2033. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2026 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 2026 depends on the car; a 2026 Kia Optima's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.