Subaru Forester 2021 price in Kenya

No 2021 Subaru Forester is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 5 years old to KRA, which takes 50% off its CRSP value: about KES 1,850,000 – KES 2,900,000 landed across 11 KRA versions.

Import duty on a Subaru Forester 2021, by version

KRA treats a Subaru Forester 2021 landing in 2026 as 5 years old and takes 50% 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 888,681KES 311,038KES 299,930KES 239,944KES 22,217KES 17,774KES 890,903KES 1,884,584
FORESTER X-BREAK2,498 cc · PetrolKES 4,527,134KES 925,085KES 323,780KES 312,216KES 249,773KES 23,127KES 18,502KES 927,398KES 1,957,483
FORSTER X-BREAK2,498 cc · PetrolKES 4,715,764KES 963,630KES 337,271KES 325,225KES 260,180KES 24,091KES 19,273KES 966,040KES 2,034,670
FORESTER ADVANCE1,995 cc · PetrolKES 4,812,175KES 983,331KES 344,166KES 331,874KES 265,499KES 24,583KES 19,667KES 985,789KES 2,074,120
FORSTER X-BREAK1,995 cc · PetrolKES 4,855,491KES 992,182KES 347,264KES 334,862KES 267,889KES 24,805KES 19,844KES 994,664KES 2,091,846
FORSTER ADVANCE1,995 cc · PetrolKES 5,012,683KES 1,024,303KES 358,506KES 345,702KES 276,562KES 25,608KES 20,486KES 1,026,864KES 2,156,167
FORESTER 2.0XT EYESIGHT1,998 cc · PetrolKES 5,059,840KES 1,033,939KES 361,879KES 348,955KES 279,164KES 25,848KES 20,679KES 1,036,525KES 2,175,464
FORSTER SPORT1,795 cc · PetrolKES 5,222,272KES 1,067,131KES 373,496KES 360,157KES 288,125KES 26,678KES 21,343KES 1,069,799KES 2,241,930
FORSTER URBAN SELECTION1,995 cc · PetrolKES 5,763,712KES 1,177,770KES 412,220KES 397,498KES 317,998KES 29,444KES 23,555KES 1,180,715KES 2,463,485
FORESTER STI SPORT1,795 cc · PetrolKES 6,340,083KES 1,295,547KES 453,441KES 437,247KES 349,798KES 32,389KES 25,911KES 1,298,786KES 2,699,333
FORESTER STI BLACK SPORT BLACK INTERIOR SELECTION1,795 cc · PetrolKES 6,724,331KES 1,374,065KES 480,923KES 463,747KES 370,998KES 34,352KES 27,481KES 1,377,501KES 2,856,566

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.

2021 against nearby years

Estimated landed cost of a Subaru Forester by model year, arriving in 2026
Model yearKRA duty and taxesLanded costFrom-price vs 2021
2023KES 1,200,000 – KES 1,950,000KES 2,550,000 – KES 4,000,000+KES 700,000
2022KES 1,050,000 – KES 1,700,000KES 2,200,000 – KES 3,450,000+KES 350,000
2021KES 890,000 – KES 1,400,000KES 1,850,000 – KES 2,900,000–
2020KES 800,000 – KES 1,250,000KES 1,700,000 – KES 2,600,000−KES 150,000
2019KES 710,000 – KES 1,150,000KES 1,500,000 – KES 2,350,000−KES 350,000

Subaru Forester 2021 questions

How much is a 2021 Subaru Forester in Kenya?

No 2021 Subaru Forester is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 1,850,000 – KES 2,900,000 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 2021 Subaru Forester?

KRA values a 2021 Subaru Forester at its CRSP value less 50% depreciation for a 5-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 890,000 – KES 1,400,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.

Can a 2021 Subaru Forester be imported into Kenya?

Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2021 Subaru Forester can land up to the end of 2028. Cada can import one for you.

What engine and fuel does a 2021 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 2021 depends on the car; a 2021 Subaru Forester's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.