Subaru Forester 2019 price in Kenya
No 2019 Subaru Forester is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 7 years old to KRA, which takes 60% off its CRSP value: about KES 1,500,000 – KES 2,350,000 landed across 11 KRA versions.
Import duty on a Subaru Forester 2019, by version
KRA treats a Subaru Forester 2019 landing in 2026 as 7 years old and takes 60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORESTER 2.0I-L EYESIGHT | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 4,348,983 | KES 710,945 | KES 248,831 | KES 239,944 | KES 191,955 | KES 17,774 | KES 14,219 | KES 712,723 | KES 1,528,668 |
| FORESTER X-BREAK | 2,498 cc · Petrol | KES 4,527,134 | KES 740,068 | KES 259,024 | KES 249,773 | KES 199,818 | KES 18,502 | KES 14,801 | KES 741,918 | KES 1,586,986 |
| FORSTER X-BREAK | 2,498 cc · Petrol | KES 4,715,764 | KES 770,904 | KES 269,816 | KES 260,180 | KES 208,144 | KES 19,273 | KES 15,418 | KES 772,831 | KES 1,648,735 |
| FORESTER ADVANCE | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 4,812,175 | KES 786,665 | KES 275,333 | KES 265,500 | KES 212,400 | KES 19,667 | KES 15,733 | KES 788,633 | KES 1,680,298 |
| FORSTER X-BREAK | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 4,855,491 | KES 793,746 | KES 277,811 | KES 267,889 | KES 214,311 | KES 19,844 | KES 15,875 | KES 795,730 | KES 1,694,476 |
| FORSTER ADVANCE | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 5,012,683 | KES 819,442 | KES 286,805 | KES 276,562 | KES 221,249 | KES 20,486 | KES 16,389 | KES 821,491 | KES 1,745,933 |
| FORESTER 2.0XT EYESIGHT | 1,998 cc · Petrol | KES 5,059,840 | KES 827,151 | KES 289,503 | KES 279,164 | KES 223,331 | KES 20,679 | KES 16,543 | KES 829,220 | KES 1,761,371 |
| FORSTER SPORT | 1,795 cc · Petrol | KES 5,222,272 | KES 853,705 | KES 298,797 | KES 288,126 | KES 230,500 | KES 21,343 | KES 17,074 | KES 855,840 | KES 1,814,545 |
| FORSTER URBAN SELECTION | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 5,763,712 | KES 942,216 | KES 329,776 | KES 317,998 | KES 254,398 | KES 23,555 | KES 18,844 | KES 944,571 | KES 1,991,787 |
| FORESTER STI SPORT | 1,795 cc · Petrol | KES 6,340,083 | KES 1,036,438 | KES 362,753 | KES 349,798 | KES 279,838 | KES 25,911 | KES 20,729 | KES 1,039,029 | KES 2,180,467 |
| FORESTER STI BLACK SPORT BLACK INTERIOR SELECTION | 1,795 cc · Petrol | KES 6,724,331 | KES 1,099,252 | KES 384,738 | KES 370,998 | KES 296,798 | KES 27,481 | KES 21,985 | KES 1,102,000 | KES 2,306,252 |
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.
2019 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | KES 890,000 – KES 1,400,000 | KES 1,850,000 – KES 2,900,000 | +KES 350,000 |
| 2020 | KES 800,000 – KES 1,250,000 | KES 1,700,000 – KES 2,600,000 | +KES 200,000 |
| 2019 | KES 710,000 – KES 1,150,000 | KES 1,500,000 – KES 2,350,000 | – |
Subaru Forester 2019 questions
How much is a 2019 Subaru Forester in Kenya?
No 2019 Subaru Forester is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 1,500,000 – KES 2,350,000 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 2019 Subaru Forester?
KRA values a 2019 Subaru Forester at its CRSP value less 60% depreciation for a 7-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 710,000 – KES 1,150,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2019 Subaru Forester be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2019 Subaru Forester can land up to the end of 2026. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2019 Subaru Forester have?
KRA lists 11 versions of the Subaru Forester with 1,795 cc, 1,995 cc, 1,998 cc, 2,498 cc engines (petrol). Which of them were built in 2019 depends on the car; a 2019 Subaru Forester's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.