$500
2012 Kia Forte SX
IAAI 45085020 KNAFW5A33C5487942
Front end · 177,455 mi · Abilene, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 11, 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
$375
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 53355276 KNAFU6A27C5482469
Mechanical · 155,706 mi · Pittsburgh North, PA,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 11, 2026
$550
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 55841316 KNAFU4A20C5507250
Rear end · 175,024 mi · Candia, NH, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 11, 2026
$425
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 44142343 KNAFU4A22C5507735
Front end · 149,873 mi · Bergen, NY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 11, 2026
$200
2012 Kia Forte LX
Copart 52739016 KNAFT4A24C5590006
Hail · 198,202 mi · Springfield, MO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 10, 2026
$650
2012 Kia Forte LX
Copart 53276016 KNAFT4A20C5516100
Side · 88,630 mi · Tanner, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 10, 2026
$75
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 44919467 KNAFT4A28C5639773
Burn — interior · 1 mi · Byram, MS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 10, 2026
$300
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 44712635 KNAFU5A27C5467674
Rear end · 137,315 mi · Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 10, 2026
$300
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 52138686 KNAFU6A27C5622584
Rear end · 139,693 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA
Salvage title
Jun 10, 2026
$975
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45273124 KNAFU4A20C5606294
Normal wear · 147,398 mi · Fontana, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 9, 2026
$275
2012 Kia Forte SX
IAAI 45040225 KNAFW4A37C5580635
Normal wear · 185,115 mi · Spokane, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 9, 2026
CA$325
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 50125536 KNAFU5A29C5599643
Front end · 83,162 km · Montreal, QC, CAN
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 9, 2026
$700
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45113793 KNAFU5A2XC5622850
Front end · 175,029 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 9, 2026
$350
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 48468336 KNAFU4A27C5626218
Front end · 149,580 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 9, 2026
$425
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 53581446 KNAFU4A24C5488587
Minor dents & scratches · 181,713 mi · Punta Gorda, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 9, 2026
$400
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45160437 KNAFU4A28C5626308
Front end · 176,210 mi · Cleveland, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 9, 2026
$700
2012 Kia Forte SX
Copart 51023456 KNAFW5A38C5478542
Front end · 153,484 mi · Las Vegas West, NV, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 8, 2026
$550
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 44833356 KNAFU4A26C5623603
Rear end · 266,672 mi · Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 8, 2026
$750
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 46755096 KNAFU6A20C5507342
Side · 176,723 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 8, 2026
$375
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 45217075 KNAFU4A22C5511655
Side · 211,726 mi · West Palm Beach, FL, U...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 8, 2026
$500
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 44314126 KNAFU4A25C5594773
Side · 83,213 mi · Elkton, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 8, 2026
$650
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 52938586 KNAFU4A21C5560183
Rear end · 134,604 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 5, 2026
$725
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 52875936 KNAFU4A23C5606192
Rear end · 100,159 mi · Chicago South, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 5, 2026
$300
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 51620046 KNAFU4A2XC5501049
Side · 174,419 mi · Lansing, MI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 5, 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 →