$350
2012 Kia Forte SX
IAAI 45182256 KNAFW6A31C5593229
Normal wear · 197,101 mi · El Paso, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 15, 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
$425
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 51078976 KNAFU4A28C5552260
Front end · 177,621 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 15, 2026
$300
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45541768 KNAFU6A26C5476565
Electrical · 145,804 mi · Lake City, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 15, 2026
$325
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 60169106 KNAFU4A23C5607083
Minor dents & scratches · 107,542 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 14, 2026
$425
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 59801956 KNAFU4A2XC5607453
Rear end · 174,236 mi · Punta Gorda, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 14, 2026
$575
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 54918826 KNAFU4A28C5586067
Front end · 111,402 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 14, 2026
$600
2012 Kia Forte SX
Copart 57493996 KNAFW6A31C5644101
Side · 164,839 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 14, 2026
$675
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 57272136 KNAFU4A26C5496237
Vandalism · 108,469 mi · Detroit, MI, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 14, 2026
$600
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45466204 KNAFU4A29C5596591
Normal wear · 139,957 mi · Culpeper, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 14, 2026
$575
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 89810715 KNAFU4A21C5491639
Front end · 215,321 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 13, 2026
$675
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 41633376 KNAFU4A25C5605660
Front end · 124,497 mi · Jacksonville North, FL...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 13, 2026
$100
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 44800456 KNAFT4A2XC5477516
Front end · 240,323 mi · Meridian, ID, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 10, 2026
$325
2012 Kia Forte LX
Copart 55038416 KNAFT4A28C5486215
Burn — engine · 0 mi · Richmond, VA, USA
Salvage title
Jul 10, 2026
$775
2012 Kia Forte LX
Copart 59972726 KNAFT4A21C5487092
Minor dents & scratches · 181,871 mi · Austin, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 9, 2026
$350
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45374317 KNAFU4A24C5548805
Front end · 239,679 mi · Winder, GA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jul 9, 2026
$775
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 59966116 KNAFU6A27C5552679
Front end · 156,930 mi · Tulsa, OK, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 8, 2026
$800
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 45044711 KNAFT4A28C5563570
Rear end · 105,564 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jul 8, 2026
$400
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 58817456 KNAFU4A20C5614640
Rear end · 317,686 mi · Atlanta East, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 8, 2026
$575
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45414936 KNAFU4A2XC5478100
Normal wear · 122,993 mi · Shady Spring, WV, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 8, 2026
$650
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45283762 KNAFU4A23C5488760
Normal wear · 137,863 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 8, 2026
$1,050
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45292773 KNAFU4A22C5507329
Side · 130,215 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 7, 2026
$525
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 46157926 KNAFU4A26C5499090
Front end · 164,323 mi · Lagrange, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 7, 2026
$250
2012 Kia Forte LX
Copart 54889866 KNAFT4A27C5493978
Side · 200,706 mi · Portland North, OR, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 6, 2026
$675
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 66190985 KNAFU4A23C5515018
Side · 121,639 mi · Lufkin, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 6, 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 →