2023 Honda Civic Type RTrue Cost of Ownership in Kenya
315 hp turbocharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (25%), VAT (16%), insurance, fuel at KSh1.35/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$64K
Base: $44K
Annual Total
$14K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$11K
25% of base price
VAT
$9K
16% applied
Annual Insurance
$750
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$134K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Honda Civic Type R — Full Cost Breakdown in Kenya
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $44K |
| Import Duty (25%) | $11K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (16%) | $9K |
| Total Purchase Price | $64K |
| Annual Insurance | $750 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $10K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $300 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $14K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $134K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.940 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Honda Civic Type R Fuel Cost Calculator — Kenya
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,025
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$169
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$13.50
10L × KSh1.35
Honda Civic Type R Depreciation Curve
The Honda Civic Type R loses approximately $22K (50%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $44K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $34K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $30K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $26K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $24K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $22K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Honda Civic Type R vs. Competitors in Kenya
How does the Honda Civic Type R compare to similar cars available in Kenya?
Honda
Civic Type R
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in Kenya
$14K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Kenya
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Kenya
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Kenya
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Kenya market. Import duty (25%) and VAT (16%) applied to all models.
🇰🇪 Owning a Car in Kenya
Used Japanese imports dominate market.
Very Expensive for Kenya
Annual car costs = 641% of average Kenya income ($2K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$2K
In Kenya
Fuel Price
KSh1.35/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$750
Per year
Import Duty
25%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
16%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
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Honda Civic Type R in Kenya — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Honda Civic Type R in Kenya.
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R has a base price of $44,000 USD. In Kenya, after 25% import duty and 16% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $63,800 USD (KSh63,800 KES).