Subaru Forester 2023 price in Kenya
No 2023 Subaru Forester is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 3 years old to KRA, which takes 30% off its CRSP value: about KES 2,550,000 – KES 4,000,000 landed across 11 KRA versions.
Import duty on a Subaru Forester 2023, by version
KRA treats a Subaru Forester 2023 landing in 2026 as 3 years old and takes 30% 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 1,244,154 | KES 435,454 | KES 419,902 | KES 335,922 | KES 31,104 | KES 24,883 | KES 1,247,265 | KES 2,596,419 |
| FORESTER X-BREAK | 2,498 cc · Petrol | KES 4,527,134 | KES 1,295,119 | KES 453,292 | KES 437,103 | KES 349,682 | KES 32,378 | KES 25,902 | KES 1,298,357 | KES 2,698,476 |
| FORSTER X-BREAK | 2,498 cc · Petrol | KES 4,715,764 | KES 1,349,082 | KES 472,179 | KES 455,315 | KES 364,252 | KES 33,727 | KES 26,982 | KES 1,352,455 | KES 2,806,537 |
| FORESTER ADVANCE | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 4,812,175 | KES 1,376,663 | KES 481,832 | KES 464,624 | KES 371,699 | KES 34,417 | KES 27,533 | KES 1,380,105 | KES 2,861,768 |
| FORSTER X-BREAK | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 4,855,491 | KES 1,389,055 | KES 486,169 | KES 468,806 | KES 375,045 | KES 34,726 | KES 27,781 | KES 1,392,527 | KES 2,886,582 |
| FORSTER ADVANCE | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 5,012,683 | KES 1,434,024 | KES 501,908 | KES 483,983 | KES 387,186 | KES 35,851 | KES 28,680 | KES 1,437,608 | KES 2,976,632 |
| FORESTER 2.0XT EYESIGHT | 1,998 cc · Petrol | KES 5,059,840 | KES 1,447,515 | KES 506,630 | KES 488,536 | KES 390,829 | KES 36,188 | KES 28,950 | KES 1,451,133 | KES 3,003,648 |
| FORSTER SPORT | 1,795 cc · Petrol | KES 5,222,272 | KES 1,493,983 | KES 522,894 | KES 504,219 | KES 403,375 | KES 37,350 | KES 29,880 | KES 1,497,718 | KES 3,096,701 |
| FORSTER URBAN SELECTION | 1,995 cc · Petrol | KES 5,763,712 | KES 1,648,878 | KES 577,107 | KES 556,496 | KES 445,197 | KES 41,222 | KES 32,978 | KES 1,653,000 | KES 3,406,878 |
| FORESTER STI SPORT | 1,795 cc · Petrol | KES 6,340,083 | KES 1,813,766 | KES 634,818 | KES 612,146 | KES 489,717 | KES 45,344 | KES 36,275 | KES 1,818,300 | KES 3,737,066 |
| FORESTER STI BLACK SPORT BLACK INTERIOR SELECTION | 1,795 cc · Petrol | KES 6,724,331 | KES 1,923,691 | KES 673,292 | KES 649,246 | KES 519,397 | KES 48,092 | KES 38,474 | KES 1,928,501 | KES 3,957,192 |
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.
2023 against nearby years
| Model year | KRA duty and taxes | Landed cost | From-price vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | KES 1,750,000 – KES 2,800,000 | KES 3,650,000 – KES 5,700,000 | +KES 1,100,000 |
| 2024 | KES 1,400,000 – KES 2,250,000 | KES 2,950,000 – KES 4,550,000 | +KES 400,000 |
| 2023 | KES 1,200,000 – KES 1,950,000 | KES 2,550,000 – KES 4,000,000 | – |
| 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 | −KES 700,000 |
Subaru Forester 2023 questions
How much is a 2023 Subaru Forester in Kenya?
No 2023 Subaru Forester is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 2,550,000 – KES 4,000,000 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 2023 Subaru Forester?
KRA values a 2023 Subaru Forester at its CRSP value less 30% depreciation for a 3-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 1,200,000 – KES 1,950,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.
Can a 2023 Subaru Forester be imported into Kenya?
Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2023 Subaru Forester can land up to the end of 2030. Cada can import one for you.
What engine and fuel does a 2023 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 2023 depends on the car; a 2023 Subaru Forester's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.