UAE: Local Market vs Importing from Korea
Are you overpaying for a used car in UAE? This page compares the average local-market price against the full cost of importing the exact same model and model-year from South Korea through KUC — including the car's price in Korea, export fees, ocean freight, insurance, customs duty, VAT and port handling. Every figure is shown in AED so the comparison is direct and fair.
The biggest-saving cars are flagged with a blinking red “MOST SAVER” badge — these are the models where importing from Korea costs far less than buying locally. A positive percentage means importing saves you money; a negative one means the local market is cheaper for that model.
Because we want you to trust the numbers, every row carries two direct links: one to the matched Korean car on KUC, and one to the local-site listings for the same model and year. Open them side by side and compare condition, mileage and price yourself before you decide.
Page built: 2026-07-04 — each row shows its own last-verified date and confidence.
What's included in the landed cost?
- Car price in Korea
- Korean export fees
- Ocean freight
- Marine insurance
- Customs duty
- Local VAT
- Port handling & clearance
- SABER/SASO inspection & conformity
- Importer commission
Imported figures are estimates for comparison only — not binding quotes. They move with FX, freight and customs, and cars failing age or energy-efficiency rules may incur extra fees. Saudi Arabia also bars importing used cars older than 5 years.
25 models
High 0Medium 2Low 2372 models hidden pending local-price verificationSavings shown only at High or Medium confidence
| Brand | Model | Year | Local (AED) | Imported (AED) | Savings | Confidence | Verified | Local km | Korea km | Compare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE | 2024 | AED 119,830 95,367–144,292 · n=2 · 2 exact Comparable-listings median | AED 303,714details | -153.5% | Medium | 2026-07-03 | 9,274 | 18,882 | KUC Local | |
| Genesis | G80 | 2020 | AED 95,000 83,000–95,000 · n=3 · 3 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 99,100details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 141,667 | 94,683 | KUC Local | |
| Hyundai | Palisade | 2022 | AED 72,000 54,500–90,000 · n=7 · 7 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 95,115details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 102,857 | 68,331 | KUC Local | |
| Hyundai | Santa Fe | 2023 | AED 74,750 67,000–75,000 · n=7 · 7 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 102,033details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 62,143 | 43,900 | KUC Local | |
| Hyundai | Santa Fe | 2024 | AED 82,000 79,000–90,000 · n=5 · 5 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 112,140details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 17,200 | 32,950 | KUC Local | |
| Hyundai | Sonata | 2020 | AED 32,000 28,000–35,000 · n=3 · 3 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 63,075details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-04 | 150,000 | 73,639 | KUC Local | |
| Hyundai | Sonata | 2021 | AED 35,000 29,000–39,000 · n=5 · 5 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 61,599details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 97,000 | 75,767 | KUC Local | |
| Hyundai | Sonata | 2025 | AED 54,000 54,000–69,000 · n=3 · 3 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 94,038details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-07 | 18,333 | 20,804 | KUC Local | |
| Hyundai | Tucson | 2021 | AED 58,000 58,000–62,000 · n=4 · 4 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 74,007details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 132,500 | 74,287 | KUC Local | |
| Hyundai | Tucson | 2022 | AED 58,500 46,000–70,000 · n=8 · 8 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 76,016details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 70,063 | 67,073 | KUC Local | |
| Hyundai | Tucson | 2023 | AED 64,750 60,000–88,000 · n=4 · 4 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 82,034details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 57,625 | 50,589 | KUC Local | |
| Hyundai | Tucson | 2024 | AED 73,500 62,000–103,000 · n=4 · 4 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 98,346details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 22,750 | 33,684 | KUC Local | |
| Hyundai | Tucson | 2025 | AED 86,000 75,000–102,000 · n=3 · 3 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 108,317details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 21,667 | 15,481 | KUC Local | |
| Kia | K3 | 2022 | AED 44,500 39,000–46,000 · n=3 · 3 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 57,427details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 95,000 | 66,539 | KUC Local | |
| Kia | K5 | 2020 | AED 27,250 20,000–35,000 · n=9 · 9 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 60,470details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 115,556 | 76,637 | KUC Local | |
| Kia | Sorento | 2020 | AED 34,000 25,000–45,000 · n=5 · 5 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 81,539details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 115,100 | 93,770 | KUC Local | |
| Kia | Sorento | 2022 | AED 62,000 51,000–79,000 · n=3 · 3 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 92,411details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 108,333 | 73,285 | KUC Local | |
| Kia | Sorento | 2023 | AED 70,500 68,000–74,000 · n=5 · 5 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 104,193details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 47,000 | 55,221 | KUC Local | |
| Kia | Sorento | 2025 | AED 115,000 112,000–125,000 · n=3 · 3 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 127,522details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 5,500 | 13,143 | KUC Local | |
| Kia | Sportage | 2021 | AED 48,000 45,000–50,000 · n=9 · 9 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 76,034details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 93,889 | 81,033 | KUC Local | |
| Kia | Sportage | 2022 | AED 51,000 39,999–73,000 · n=3 · 3 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 79,084details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-04 | 108,333 | 69,906 | KUC Local | |
| Kia | Sportage | 2025 | AED 77,950 73,500–83,000 · n=5 · 5 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 117,462details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 11,300 | 19,816 | KUC Local | |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLC | 2024 | AED 91,008 76,021–105,994 · n=2 · 2 exact Comparable-listings median | AED 203,934details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-12 | 18,900 | 17,752 | KUC Local | |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE | 2021 | AED 95,246 59,673–99,606 · n=4 · 4 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 190,667details | Insufficient local samples | Low | 2026-06-09 | 35,727 | 78,517 | KUC Local | |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE | 2022 | AED 70,784 65,001–81,622 · n=5 · 5 exact Verified exact-match median | AED 195,732details | Korean match too broad to verify | Medium | 2026-07-03 | 53,114 | 58,151 | KUC Local |
Mercedes-Benz GLE 2024
Medium
Local
AED 119,830
95,367–144,292 · n=2 ⚠
Imported
AED 303,714detailsLive estimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 274,366
- Korean export fees
- 2,313
- Ocean freight
- 7,712
- Marine insurance
- 4,115
- Customs base (depreciated CIF)
- 288,506
- Customs duty
- 14,425
- VAT
- 15,147
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- SABER/SASO inspection
- 400
- Importer commission
- 2,500
- Total landed
- 321,748 AED
fees cfg: 2026-06-09
Savings
-153.5%
Genesis G80 2020
Low
Local
AED 95,000
83,000–95,000 · n=3
Imported
AED 99,100detailsLive estimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 75,238
- Korean export fees
- 2,269
- Ocean freight
- 7,712
- Marine insurance
- 1,129
- Customs base (depreciated CIF)
- 86,348
- Customs duty
- 4,317
- VAT
- 4,533
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- SABER/SASO inspection
- 400
- Importer commission
- 2,500
- Total landed
- 98,868 AED
fees cfg: 2026-06-09
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Hyundai Palisade 2022
Low
Local
AED 72,000
54,500–90,000 · n=7
Imported
AED 95,115detailsEstimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 74,384
- Korean export fees
- 2,317
- Customs duty
- 4,276
- VAT
- 4,490
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- Total landed
- 95,066 AED
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Hyundai Santa Fe 2023
Low
Local
AED 74,750
67,000–75,000 · n=7
Imported
AED 102,033detailsEstimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 80,633
- Korean export fees
- 2,328
- Customs duty
- 4,594
- VAT
- 4,824
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- Total landed
- 102,071 AED
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Hyundai Santa Fe 2024
Low
Local
AED 82,000
79,000–90,000 · n=5
Imported
AED 112,140detailsEstimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 89,702
- Korean export fees
- 2,248
- Customs duty
- 5,050
- VAT
- 5,303
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- Total landed
- 112,129 AED
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Low
Local
AED 32,000
28,000–35,000 · n=3
Imported
AED 63,075detailsLive estimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 43,263
- Korean export fees
- 2,258
- Ocean freight
- 7,712
- Marine insurance
- 649
- Customs base (depreciated CIF)
- 53,882
- Customs duty
- 2,694
- VAT
- 2,829
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- SABER/SASO inspection
- 400
- Importer commission
- 2,500
- Total landed
- 63,075 AED
fees cfg: 2026-06-09
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Low
Local
AED 35,000
29,000–39,000 · n=5
Imported
AED 61,599detailsLive estimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 41,953
- Korean export fees
- 2,252
- Ocean freight
- 7,710
- Marine insurance
- 629
- Customs base (depreciated CIF)
- 52,544
- Customs duty
- 2,627
- VAT
- 2,759
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- SABER/SASO inspection
- 400
- Importer commission
- 2,500
- Total landed
- 61,599 AED
fees cfg: 2026-06-09
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Hyundai Sonata 2025
Low
Local
AED 54,000
54,000–69,000 · n=3
Imported
AED 94,038detailsEstimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 73,442
- Korean export fees
- 2,341
- Customs duty
- 4,230
- VAT
- 4,441
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- Total landed
- 94,038 AED
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Hyundai Tucson 2021
Low
Local
AED 58,000
58,000–62,000 · n=4
Imported
AED 74,007detailsEstimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 55,500
- Korean export fees
- 2,375
- Customs duty
- 3,321
- VAT
- 3,487
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- Total landed
- 74,007 AED
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Hyundai Tucson 2022
Low
Local
AED 58,500
46,000–70,000 · n=8
Imported
AED 76,016detailsEstimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 57,350
- Korean export fees
- 2,328
- Customs duty
- 3,413
- VAT
- 3,583
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- Total landed
- 76,016 AED
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Hyundai Tucson 2023
Low
Local
AED 64,750
60,000–88,000 · n=4
Imported
AED 82,034detailsLive estimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 60,168
- Korean export fees
- 2,296
- Ocean freight
- 7,712
- Marine insurance
- 903
- Customs base (depreciated CIF)
- 71,078
- Customs duty
- 3,554
- VAT
- 3,732
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- SABER/SASO inspection
- 400
- Importer commission
- 2,500
- Total landed
- 82,034 AED
fees cfg: 2026-06-09
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Hyundai Tucson 2024
Low
Local
AED 73,500
62,000–103,000 · n=4
Imported
AED 98,346detailsEstimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 77,250
- Korean export fees
- 2,375
- Customs duty
- 4,425
- VAT
- 4,646
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- Total landed
- 98,346 AED
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Hyundai Tucson 2025
Low
Local
AED 86,000
75,000–102,000 · n=3
Imported
AED 108,317detailsEstimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 86,260
- Korean export fees
- 2,283
- Customs duty
- 4,877
- VAT
- 5,121
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- Total landed
- 108,317 AED
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Kia K3 2022
Low
Local
AED 44,500
39,000–46,000 · n=3
Imported
AED 57,427detailsEstimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 40,761
- Korean export fees
- 2,305
- Customs duty
- 2,569
- VAT
- 2,698
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- Total landed
- 57,427 AED
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Kia K5 2020
Low
Local
AED 27,250
20,000–35,000 · n=9
Imported
AED 60,470detailsLive estimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 40,932
- Korean export fees
- 2,261
- Ocean freight
- 7,712
- Marine insurance
- 614
- Customs base (depreciated CIF)
- 51,519
- Customs duty
- 2,576
- VAT
- 2,705
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- SABER/SASO inspection
- 400
- Importer commission
- 2,500
- Total landed
- 60,470 AED
fees cfg: 2026-06-09
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Kia Sorento 2020
Low
Local
AED 34,000
25,000–45,000 · n=5
Imported
AED 81,539detailsLive estimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 59,750
- Korean export fees
- 2,271
- Ocean freight
- 7,712
- Marine insurance
- 896
- Customs base (depreciated CIF)
- 70,629
- Customs duty
- 3,531
- VAT
- 3,708
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- SABER/SASO inspection
- 400
- Importer commission
- 2,500
- Total landed
- 81,539 AED
fees cfg: 2026-06-09
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Kia Sorento 2022
Low
Local
AED 62,000
51,000–79,000 · n=3
Imported
AED 92,411detailsEstimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 72,089
- Korean export fees
- 2,306
- Customs duty
- 4,159
- VAT
- 4,367
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- Total landed
- 92,485 AED
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Kia Sorento 2023
Low
Local
AED 70,500
68,000–74,000 · n=5
Imported
AED 104,193detailsEstimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 82,475
- Korean export fees
- 2,375
- Customs duty
- 4,690
- VAT
- 4,925
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- Total landed
- 104,193 AED
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Kia Sorento 2025
Low
Local
AED 115,000
112,000–125,000 · n=3
Imported
AED 127,522detailsLive estimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 100,898
- Korean export fees
- 2,299
- Ocean freight
- 7,712
- Marine insurance
- 1,513
- Customs base (depreciated CIF)
- 112,422
- Customs duty
- 5,621
- VAT
- 5,902
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- SABER/SASO inspection
- 400
- Importer commission
- 2,500
- Total landed
- 127,615 AED
fees cfg: 2026-06-09
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Kia Sportage 2021
Low
Local
AED 48,000
45,000–50,000 · n=9
Imported
AED 76,034detailsLive estimate
- Marine insurance
- 1,500
- Clearance
- 3,500
- SABER/SASO inspection
- 150
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Kia Sportage 2022
Low
Local
AED 51,000
39,999–73,000 · n=3
Imported
AED 79,084detailsEstimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 60,177
- Korean export fees
- 2,242
- Customs duty
- 3,552
- VAT
- 3,729
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- Total landed
- 79,084 AED
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Kia Sportage 2025
Low
Local
AED 77,950
73,500–83,000 · n=5
Imported
AED 117,462detailsLive estimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 91,845
- Korean export fees
- 2,278
- Ocean freight
- 7,712
- Marine insurance
- 1,378
- Customs base (depreciated CIF)
- 103,213
- Customs duty
- 5,161
- VAT
- 5,419
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- SABER/SASO inspection
- 400
- Importer commission
- 2,500
- Total landed
- 117,462 AED
fees cfg: 2026-06-09
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Mercedes-Benz GLC 2024
Low
Local
AED 91,008
76,021–105,994 · n=2 ⚠
Imported
AED 203,934detailsLive estimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 181,228
- Korean export fees
- 2,296
- Ocean freight
- 7,712
- Marine insurance
- 2,718
- Customs base (depreciated CIF)
- 193,955
- Customs duty
- 9,698
- VAT
- 10,183
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- SABER/SASO inspection
- 400
- Importer commission
- 2,500
- Total landed
- 217,505 AED
fees cfg: 2026-06-09
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Mercedes-Benz GLE 2021
Low
Local
AED 95,246
59,673–99,606 · n=4
Imported
AED 190,667detailsEstimate
- Car price (Korea)
- 159,750
- Korean export fees
- 2,375
- Customs duty
- 8,612
- VAT
- 9,043
- Port handling
- 700
- Clearance
- 70
- Total landed
- 190,667 AED
Savings
Insufficient local samples
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate the cost of importing from Korea to UAE?
- We take the car's price in Korea and add Korean export fees, ocean freight, marine insurance, customs duty, local VAT, and port handling/clearance — giving the full landed cost in AED, which is what we compare against the local market price.
What does the savings % mean?
- It's calculated as a share of the local price: (local benchmark − landed import cost) ÷ local benchmark × 100. The benchmark is the median of mileage-comparable local listings, not a raw average. We only show the % when data confidence is High or Medium.
What do the confidence and verified date mean?
- Each row carries a confidence score (High/Medium/Low/Unverified) based on how many local listings backed it, how recent they are, and how closely mileage and trim match. We also show the last-verified date and the sample size (n). Unverified rows, or rows older than 30 days, are excluded from the savings figures.
Is the data up to date?
- Local-market prices are scraped automatically from local classifieds and re-verified every 7 days. Each row shows its own last-verified date — not just the page build date — and older data is automatically down-weighted.
How can I verify the comparison myself?
- Every row has two links: one to the matched Korean car on KUC, and a Local link that opens the source site's results page for the exact same model and year — so you can see every car on offer and check its live price range against the range shown in the table.
Why does mileage matter in the comparison?
- We show the average mileage of the local cars vs the Korean ones, because imported Korean cars are often lower-mileage — which widens the real value gap in favour of importing.