$250
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 46773226 KNAFU5A21C5595568
Front end · 245,556 mi · Lumberton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 6, 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
$475
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45449745 KNAFU4A20C5581011
Normal wear · 127,356 mi · Saint Paul, MN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 6, 2026
$450
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45362736 KNAFU4A2XC5552129
Side · 170,515 mi · Southwest Ranch, FL, U...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 6, 2026
$200
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45280670 KNAFU4A23C5479217
Normal wear · 199,227 mi · Mccarran, NV, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 4, 2026
$450
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 53666566 KNAFU4A29C5602146
Rear end · 117,656 mi · Reno, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 2, 2026
$450
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 54001166 KNAFU4A24C5614219
Front end · 142,157 mi · Denver, CO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 2, 2026
$750
2012 Kia Forte SX
Copart 72077675 KNAFW6A34C5498681
Front end · 82,260 mi · Dallas South, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 2, 2026
$525
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45288238 KNAFU5A29C5478952
Front end · 179,903 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 2, 2026
$450
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45445736 KNAFU4A24C5479713
Normal wear · 146,497 mi · Nashville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 2, 2026
$525
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 56293146 KNAFU4A24C5553504
Rear end · 158,506 mi · Hartford, CT, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 2, 2026
$350
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 58589696 KNAFU4A25C5572935
Front end · 274,237 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 2, 2026
$175
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45115407 KNAFU4A25C5612785
Front end · 166,039 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 1, 2026
$325
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 44938450 KNAFT4A23C5579756
Side · 129,817 mi · Colorado Springs, CO,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 1, 2026
$600
2012 Kia Forte SX
IAAI 45220341 KNAFW4A31C5475010
Normal wear · 204,467 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 1, 2026
$300
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45398223 KNAFU4A26C5629563
Front end · 177,797 mi · Saint Paul, MN, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Jul 1, 2026
$875
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45145631 KNAFU4A20C5511752
Normal wear · 154,650 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 1, 2026
$100
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45199050 KNAFU5A24C5519004
Normal wear · 148,592 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 1, 2026
$125
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 50324546 KNAFU4A23C5602160
Front end · 0 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Salvage title
Jun 30, 2026
$500
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 54059686 KNAFU4A27C5609998
Hail · 189,886 mi · Lincoln, NE, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 30, 2026
$300
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45355410 KNAFU4A23C5548388
Rear end · 202,458 mi · Dothan, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 30, 2026
$300
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45305343 KNAFU4A21C5565450
Front end · 238,220 mi · Dothan, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 30, 2026
$250
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 44718351 KNAFT4A28C5599159
Rear end · 199,218 mi · Austin, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 30, 2026
$300
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 44672438 KNAFU4A26C5514302
Front end · 277,721 mi · Simpsonville, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 30, 2026
$1,100
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45040938 KNAFU4A28C5483473
Theft · 113,601 mi · Austin, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 29, 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 →