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.
| 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 799,813 | KES 279,935 | KES 269,937 | KES 215,950 | KES 19,995 | KES 15,996 | KES 801,813 | KES 1,706,626 |
| FORESTER X-BREAK | 2,498 cc · Petrol | KES 4,527,134 | KES 832,576 | KES 291,402 | KES 280,995 | KES 224,796 | KES 20,814 | KES 16,652 | KES 834,659 | KES 1,772,235 |
| FORSTER X-BREAK | 2,498 cc · Petrol | KES 4,715,764 | KES 867,267 | KES 303,543 | KES 292,703 | KES 234,162 | KES 21,682 | KES 17,345 | KES 869,435 | KES 1,841,702 |
| FORESTER ADVANCE | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 4,812,175 | KES 884,998 | KES 309,749 | KES 298,687 | KES 238,949 | KES 22,125 | KES 17,700 | KES 887,210 | KES 1,877,208 |
| FORSTER X-BREAK | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 4,855,491 | KES 892,964 | KES 312,537 | KES 301,375 | KES 241,100 | KES 22,324 | KES 17,859 | KES 895,195 | KES 1,893,159 |
| FORSTER ADVANCE | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 5,012,683 | KES 921,873 | KES 322,656 | KES 311,132 | KES 248,906 | KES 23,047 | KES 18,437 | KES 924,178 | KES 1,951,051 |
| FORESTER 2.0XT EYESIGHT | 1,998 cc · Petrol | KES 5,059,840 | KES 930,545 | KES 325,691 | KES 314,059 | KES 251,247 | KES 23,264 | KES 18,611 | KES 932,872 | KES 1,968,417 |
| FORSTER SPORT | 1,795 cc · Petrol | KES 5,222,272 | KES 960,418 | KES 336,146 | KES 324,141 | KES 259,313 | KES 24,010 | KES 19,208 | KES 962,818 | KES 2,028,236 |
| FORSTER URBAN SELECTION | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 5,763,712 | KES 1,059,993 | KES 370,998 | KES 357,748 | KES 286,198 | KES 26,500 | KES 21,200 | KES 1,062,644 | KES 2,227,637 |
| FORESTER STI SPORT | 1,795 cc · Petrol | KES 6,340,083 | KES 1,165,992 | KES 408,097 | KES 393,522 | KES 314,818 | KES 29,150 | KES 23,320 | KES 1,168,907 | KES 2,439,899 |
| FORESTER STI BLACK SPORT BLACK INTERIOR SELECTION | 1,795 cc · Petrol | KES 6,724,331 | KES 1,236,659 | KES 432,831 | KES 417,373 | KES 333,898 | KES 30,916 | KES 24,733 | KES 1,239,751 | KES 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
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | KES 1,050,000 – KES 1,700,000 | KES 2,200,000 – KES 3,450,000 | +KES 500,000 |
| 2021 | KES 890,000 – KES 1,400,000 | KES 1,850,000 – KES 2,900,000 | +KES 150,000 |
| 2020 | KES 800,000 – KES 1,250,000 | KES 1,700,000 – KES 2,600,000 | – |
| 2019 | KES 710,000 – KES 1,150,000 | KES 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.