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.
| 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 888,681 | KES 311,038 | KES 299,930 | KES 239,944 | KES 22,217 | KES 17,774 | KES 890,903 | KES 1,884,584 |
| FORESTER X-BREAK | 2,498 cc · Petrol | KES 4,527,134 | KES 925,085 | KES 323,780 | KES 312,216 | KES 249,773 | KES 23,127 | KES 18,502 | KES 927,398 | KES 1,957,483 |
| FORSTER X-BREAK | 2,498 cc · Petrol | KES 4,715,764 | KES 963,630 | KES 337,271 | KES 325,225 | KES 260,180 | KES 24,091 | KES 19,273 | KES 966,040 | KES 2,034,670 |
| FORESTER ADVANCE | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 4,812,175 | KES 983,331 | KES 344,166 | KES 331,874 | KES 265,499 | KES 24,583 | KES 19,667 | KES 985,789 | KES 2,074,120 |
| FORSTER X-BREAK | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 4,855,491 | KES 992,182 | KES 347,264 | KES 334,862 | KES 267,889 | KES 24,805 | KES 19,844 | KES 994,664 | KES 2,091,846 |
| FORSTER ADVANCE | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 5,012,683 | KES 1,024,303 | KES 358,506 | KES 345,702 | KES 276,562 | KES 25,608 | KES 20,486 | KES 1,026,864 | KES 2,156,167 |
| FORESTER 2.0XT EYESIGHT | 1,998 cc · Petrol | KES 5,059,840 | KES 1,033,939 | KES 361,879 | KES 348,955 | KES 279,164 | KES 25,848 | KES 20,679 | KES 1,036,525 | KES 2,175,464 |
| FORSTER SPORT | 1,795 cc · Petrol | KES 5,222,272 | KES 1,067,131 | KES 373,496 | KES 360,157 | KES 288,125 | KES 26,678 | KES 21,343 | KES 1,069,799 | KES 2,241,930 |
| FORSTER URBAN SELECTION | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 5,763,712 | KES 1,177,770 | KES 412,220 | KES 397,498 | KES 317,998 | KES 29,444 | KES 23,555 | KES 1,180,715 | KES 2,463,485 |
| FORESTER STI SPORT | 1,795 cc · Petrol | KES 6,340,083 | KES 1,295,547 | KES 453,441 | KES 437,247 | KES 349,798 | KES 32,389 | KES 25,911 | KES 1,298,786 | KES 2,699,333 |
| FORESTER STI BLACK SPORT BLACK INTERIOR SELECTION | 1,795 cc · Petrol | KES 6,724,331 | KES 1,374,065 | KES 480,923 | KES 463,747 | KES 370,998 | KES 34,352 | KES 27,481 | KES 1,377,501 | KES 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
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | KES 1,200,000 – KES 1,950,000 | KES 2,550,000 – KES 4,000,000 | +KES 700,000 |
| 2022 | KES 1,050,000 – KES 1,700,000 | KES 2,200,000 – KES 3,450,000 | +KES 350,000 |
| 2021 | KES 890,000 – KES 1,400,000 | KES 1,850,000 – KES 2,900,000 | – |
| 2020 | KES 800,000 – KES 1,250,000 | KES 1,700,000 – KES 2,600,000 | −KES 150,000 |
| 2019 | KES 710,000 – KES 1,150,000 | KES 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.