How much for a 2019 Hilux 4x4 Double Cab with under 40,000 km shipped to Mombasa?

A 2019 Hilux 2.8 GD-6 Double Cab 4x4 with 35,000 km sells for around $32,000 to $36,000 FOB. Shipping to Mombasa is about $2,800 per unit in a roll-on roll-off vessel. We can hold the unit for you after a 10% deposit — message us on WhatsApp +86 155 5692 0288 for the current odometer and service history.

That price range is not a guess. It reflects what a clean, sub-40,000 km 2019 Hilux 4x4 Double Cab actually trades for when it leaves a Chinese port, before freight and before Kenyan duties. If you are comparing quotes from different sellers, the number that matters is the FOB price plus the real shipping cost, not a bundled figure that hides the margin. We are a direct exporter, not agency, not aggregator, which means the unit you see is the unit we own and load.

What drives the price of a 2019 Hilux 4x4 Double Cab?

The 2019 Hilux 2.8 GD-6 is a specific animal. It is the last of the pre-facelift GD-6 generation in many markets, and the 4x4 Double Cab with the 2.8-litre turbo-diesel is the trim that holds value best in East Africa. Several factors push the FOB price up or down by a few thousand dollars.

• Odometer: Under 40,000 km is the sweet spot. A unit at 35,000 km commands a premium over one at 75,000 km because the drivetrain, suspension bushes and turbo are still in early life. Every 10,000 km above 40,000 typically knocks $800 to $1,500 off the FOB price.
• Service history: A full dealer or fleet service book with stamped intervals is worth real money. Without it, buyers in Mombasa assume the worst and discount accordingly.
• Grade and trim: SR5, Legend, or base 4x4 workhorse — the SR5-style trim with alloy wheels, side steps and a rear diff lock adds $1,500 to $2,500 over a plain cab-chassis 4x4.
• Condition and accident record: A clean structural inspection with no chassis repairs keeps the unit in the top half of the range. Any panel or frame repair moves it to the bottom or out of the range entirely.
• Colour and spec: White and silver are the easiest to resell in Kenya. Automatic versus manual matters less on the 4x4 Double Cab, but automatic usually adds $500 to $1,000.

So when you see $32,000 to $36,000 FOB, the $32,000 end is a higher-mileage or thinner-history unit, and the $36,000 end is a low-km, full-history, well-specified truck. The 35,000 km example in the answer sits comfortably in the middle-to-upper part of that band.

Shipping to Mombasa: what does $2,800 actually cover?

The $2,800 per unit figure is for a roll-on roll-off vessel, which is the standard and most cost-effective way to move a Hilux to Mombasa. It covers ocean freight from the load port to Mombasa, not the Kenyan side charges.

• Ocean freight (RoRo): About $2,800 per unit for a Hilux-sized vehicle. This is the line item most exporters quote and most buyers fixate on.
• Marine insurance: Usually 0.3% to 0.5% of CIF value. On a $34,000 unit that is roughly $100 to $170. Do not skip it.
• Terminal and documentation at origin: Export clearance, bill of lading, and port handling at the load port. Often $150 to $300 depending on the port and whether the unit is consolidated.
• Kenyan import duty and taxes: This is the big one and it is not included in the $2,800. Kenya Revenue Authority assesses duty on the CIF value (FOB + freight + insurance). For a 2019 Hilux 4x4, expect import duty, excise, VAT, IDF and RDL to add a substantial amount on top. The exact figure depends on KRA's current valuation database and the exchange rate on the day.
• Clearing and delivery in Mombasa: A local clearing agent, port storage if you are slow, and transport to your yard. Budget a few hundred dollars unless you have your own agent.

The practical takeaway: $2,800 gets the truck onto the water and to Mombasa. It does not get it cleared. Ask any exporter for a full landed-cost breakdown before you send a deposit, and be suspicious of anyone who quotes a single all-in number without showing the duty calculation.

How do I verify the odometer and service history before paying?

This is the question that separates a good purchase from an expensive lesson. A 2019 Hilux with 35,000 km is only worth the premium if the mileage is real and the service history backs it up.

• Ask for the VIN and run it: Get the full 17-digit VIN before any deposit. We send VIN, engine number and photos of the compliance plate on request via WhatsApp +86 155 5692 0288.
• Request timestamped photos and video: Odometer cluster with the ignition on, cold-start video, walkaround showing panel gaps, undercarriage shots, and tyre date codes. Tyres are a quick tell — a 35,000 km truck should still be on its original or first-replacement set with matching dates.
• Service records: Stamped logbook, dealer invoices, or fleet maintenance sheets. If the seller cannot produce them, treat the odometer as unverified and price it accordingly.
• Third-party inspection: For a few hundred dollars you can commission an independent pre-purchase inspection at the load port. On a $34,000 unit this is cheap insurance.
• Export documents: Before shipment you should receive the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading draft, and certificate of origin. After shipment, the original bill of lading and any inspection certificates follow.

We hold units after a 10% deposit, which gives you time to complete verification without losing the truck to another buyer. The deposit is applied to the FOB price, not an extra fee.

How does ordering and payment work?

The process is straightforward once the unit is confirmed. First, you review the photos, VIN and service history and agree the FOB price. Second, you pay a 10% deposit to hold the unit while documents are prepared. Third, we book the RoRo slot and send you the draft bill of lading and loading photos. Fourth, you settle the balance before the vessel sails, or as agreed in the sales contract. Fifth, the original documents are couriered to you or your clearing agent in Mombasa.

• Payment methods: Bank transfer in USD is standard. We can discuss the exact beneficiary details on WhatsApp. Avoid anyone who only accepts untraceable payment methods.
• Contract: A simple sales contract should state the VIN, FOB price, deposit amount, vessel name, estimated departure and arrival, and what happens if the unit is not as described.
• Timing: From deposit to loading is typically one to three weeks depending on vessel schedules. Ocean transit to Mombasa is usually around three to five weeks from Chinese ports, longer if transhipment is involved.

Because we are a direct exporter, not agency, not aggregator, you are dealing with the party that controls the unit and the loading. There is no middle layer adding a markup or passing your questions to a third party.

What should I budget in total for a Mombasa delivery?

Add it up honestly. A 2019 Hilux 4x4 Double Cab at $34,000 FOB, plus $2,800 freight, plus roughly $150 insurance, plus origin charges of $200, puts you near $37,150 CIF Mombasa. Kenyan duties and taxes are then assessed on that CIF figure, and clearing and delivery sit on top. Your total landed cost will be meaningfully higher than the FOB number, and any quote that pretends otherwise is hiding something.

The $32,000 to $36,000 FOB range and the $2,800 RoRo freight figure are the two anchors. Everything else is a variable you can and should verify before committing.

Ready to move? Message us on WhatsApp +86 155 5692 0288 with the spec you want and we will send current odometer, service history and a full landed-cost estimate for Mombasa. You can also browse in-stock How listings to see what is available right now.