Subaru Forester 2020 price in Kenya

No 2020 Subaru Forester is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 6 years old to KRA, which takes 55% off its CRSP value: about KES 1,700,000 – KES 2,600,000 landed across 11 KRA versions.

Import duty on a Subaru Forester 2020, by version

KRA treats a Subaru Forester 2020 landing in 2026 as 6 years old and takes 55% off its CRSP value before charging tax.

11 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
FORESTER 2.0I-L EYESIGHT1,995 cc · PetrolKES 4,348,983KES 799,813KES 279,935KES 269,937KES 215,950KES 19,995KES 15,996KES 801,813KES 1,706,626
FORESTER X-BREAK2,498 cc · PetrolKES 4,527,134KES 832,576KES 291,402KES 280,995KES 224,796KES 20,814KES 16,652KES 834,659KES 1,772,235
FORSTER X-BREAK2,498 cc · PetrolKES 4,715,764KES 867,267KES 303,543KES 292,703KES 234,162KES 21,682KES 17,345KES 869,435KES 1,841,702
FORESTER ADVANCE1,995 cc · PetrolKES 4,812,175KES 884,998KES 309,749KES 298,687KES 238,949KES 22,125KES 17,700KES 887,210KES 1,877,208
FORSTER X-BREAK1,995 cc · PetrolKES 4,855,491KES 892,964KES 312,537KES 301,375KES 241,100KES 22,324KES 17,859KES 895,195KES 1,893,159
FORSTER ADVANCE1,995 cc · PetrolKES 5,012,683KES 921,873KES 322,656KES 311,132KES 248,906KES 23,047KES 18,437KES 924,178KES 1,951,051
FORESTER 2.0XT EYESIGHT1,998 cc · PetrolKES 5,059,840KES 930,545KES 325,691KES 314,059KES 251,247KES 23,264KES 18,611KES 932,872KES 1,968,417
FORSTER SPORT1,795 cc · PetrolKES 5,222,272KES 960,418KES 336,146KES 324,141KES 259,313KES 24,010KES 19,208KES 962,818KES 2,028,236
FORSTER URBAN SELECTION1,995 cc · PetrolKES 5,763,712KES 1,059,993KES 370,998KES 357,748KES 286,198KES 26,500KES 21,200KES 1,062,644KES 2,227,637
FORESTER STI SPORT1,795 cc · PetrolKES 6,340,083KES 1,165,992KES 408,097KES 393,522KES 314,818KES 29,150KES 23,320KES 1,168,907KES 2,439,899
FORESTER STI BLACK SPORT BLACK INTERIOR SELECTION1,795 cc · PetrolKES 6,724,331KES 1,236,659KES 432,831KES 417,373KES 333,898KES 30,916KES 24,733KES 1,239,751KES 2,581,410

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.

2020 against nearby years

Estimated landed cost of a Subaru Forester by model year, arriving in 2026
Model yearKRA duty and taxesLanded costFrom-price vs 2020
2022KES 1,050,000 – KES 1,700,000KES 2,200,000 – KES 3,450,000+KES 500,000
2021KES 890,000 – KES 1,400,000KES 1,850,000 – KES 2,900,000+KES 150,000
2020KES 800,000 – KES 1,250,000KES 1,700,000 – KES 2,600,000–
2019KES 710,000 – KES 1,150,000KES 1,500,000 – KES 2,350,000−KES 200,000

Subaru Forester 2020 questions

How much is a 2020 Subaru Forester in Kenya?

No 2020 Subaru Forester is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 1,700,000 – KES 2,600,000 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 2020 Subaru Forester?

KRA values a 2020 Subaru Forester at its CRSP value less 55% depreciation for a 6-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 800,000 – KES 1,250,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.

Can a 2020 Subaru Forester be imported into Kenya?

Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2020 Subaru Forester can land up to the end of 2027. Cada can import one for you.

What engine and fuel does a 2020 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 2020 depends on the car; a 2020 Subaru Forester's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.