$650
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 45126879 KNAFT4A26C5592808
Rear end · 133,556 mi · San Antonio, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 10, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
2012 Kia Forte auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 11,115 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2012 Kia Forte. Across 11,033 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $825. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 5,173 verified odometer readings sit above 134,779 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Apr 30, 2019, the newest in Nov 12, 2026. Auction results for the 2012 Kia Forte at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 2012 Kia Forte belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $475
- Median final bid
- $350–$675
- Middle half
- $925
- Top 10% from
- $2,500
- Highest
$400
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 62765116 KNAFU4A26C5578937
Rear end · 140,345 mi · Richmond East, VA, USA
Salvage title
Aug 10, 2026
$300
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 45554310 KNAFT4A2XC5583996
All over · 142,526 mi · Chattanooga, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 10, 2026
$575
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45753917 KNAFU4A27C5625635
Front end · 174,476 mi · Dundalk, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 9, 2026
$400
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 45614345 KNAFT4A29C5476714
Front end · 137,448 mi · Gibsonia, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 8, 2026
$300
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 56527206 KNAFU6A25C5634071
Burn — interior · 0 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Salvage title
Aug 7, 2026
$650
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45669788 KNAFU4A23C5566700
Theft · 144,695 mi · Cleveland, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 7, 2026
$800
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 62145896 KNAFU4A26C5521797
Rear end · 126,849 mi · Las Vegas West, NV, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 5, 2026
$525
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45609789 KNAFU4A20C5635360
Normal wear · 152,438 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 5, 2026
$700
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 57899226 KNAFU4A28C5491086
Front end · 77,836 mi · Pittsburgh South, PA,...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 5, 2026
$1,100
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 62601566 KNAFU5A27C5635197
Front end · 93,498 mi · Jacksonville North, FL...
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 5, 2026
$200
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 62287516 KNAFU4A22C5631066
Side · 213,078 mi · Mebane, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 5, 2026
$425
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 60562846 KNAFU4A21C5510089
Minor dents & scratches · 180,710 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 5, 2026
$975
2012 Kia Forte SX
Copart 54999226 KNAFW6A35C5479363
Side · 91,793 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 4, 2026
CA$875
2012 Kia Forte LX
Copart 57011646 KNAFT4A27C5500637
Front end · 94,921 km · Montreal, QC, CAN
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 4, 2026
$750
2012 Kia Forte SX
IAAI 45461881 KNAFW5A34C5522195
Side · 113,159 mi · Caseyville, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 4, 2026
$550
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 60494476 KNAFU4A24C5514055
Normal wear · 130,760 mi · Lagrange, NC, USA
Clean title · Keys
Aug 4, 2026
$250
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 58388766 KNAFU5A23C5492944
Front end · 222,025 mi · Denver South, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 3, 2026
$950
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 60458656 KNAFU4A21C5575220
Rear end · 134,429 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 3, 2026
$750
2012 Kia Forte LX
Copart 59857416 KNAFT4A20C5636544
Rear end · 44,331 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 3, 2026
$300
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 45003090 KNAFT4A21C5468834
Side · 202,043 mi · Charlotte, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 3, 2026
$175
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 45536376 KNAFT4A25C5506985
Side · 273,695 mi · Charlotte, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 3, 2026
$750
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45552039 KNAFU4A22C5585383
Hail · 157,104 mi · Park City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Aug 2, 2026
$80
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 54261556 KNAFU6A24C5487371
Front end · 162,568 mi · Abilene, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 31, 2026
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
Final bid by damage type
Median final bid by primary damage, all model years, last 12 months.
| Damage | Sold | Median final bid |
|---|---|---|
| Normal wear | 80 |
|
| Rear end | 194 |
|
| Side | 163 |
|
| Front end | 501 |
|
| All over | 35 |
|
Where they go
Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 905 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$425 | 2012 |
| Libya |
|
$575 | 2012 |
| Mexico |
|
$663 | 2012 |
| United Arab Emirates |
|
$525 | 2012 |
| El Salvador |
|
$513 | 2012 |
| Canada |
|
$938 | 2012 |
| Ghana |
|
$638 | 2012 |
| Nigeria |
|
$425 | 2012 |
| Armenia |
|
$700 | 2012 |
| Germany |
|
$725 | 2012 |
| Guatemala |
|
$575 | 2012 |
| South Korea |
|
$550 | 2012 |
| Other countries | 0% |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
565 sold
median $500
IAAI
510 sold
median $475
Last 12 months · updated November 10, 2026
Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 2012 Kia Forte sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 2012 Kia Forte was $475; half of the 1,075 sales went for $350 to $675.
Where do 2012 Kia Forte cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (75%), Libya (12%), Mexico (9%).
Is a 2012 Kia Forte cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $500, IAAI $475.
How much does a 2012 Kia Forte sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 2012 Kia Forte lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.
What pushes a 2012 Kia Forte final bid to the bottom of the range?
Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.
VIN history beyond the auction
Look past the final bid on any 2012 Kia Forte
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
Example VIN history →