$375
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 72104506 KNAFU4A27C5586819
Rear end · 145,005 mi · Trenton, NJ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 2, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
2012 Kia Forte auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 11,113 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2012 Kia Forte. Across 11,031 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $825. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 5,171 verified odometer readings sit above 134,779 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Apr 30, 2019, the newest in Nov 11, 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
$75
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 46276533 KNAFU4A28C5614613
Front end · 123,574 mi · Perris, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 30, 2026
$475
2012 Kia Forte SX
IAAI 46086524 KNAFW6A37C5533794
Side · 153,662 mi · Park City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 30, 2026
$325
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 74051166 KNAFU5A28C5621745
Front end · 107,376 mi · Walton, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 30, 2026
$400
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 90312705 KNAFU4A29C5521812
Front end · 244,992 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 30, 2026
$400
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 73910426 KNAFU4A24C5563420
Side · 134,424 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 29, 2026
$400
2012 Kia Forte SX
Copart 72184206 KNAFW6A35C5513527
Vandalism · 147,280 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 29, 2026
$450
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 52850246 KNAFU4A24C5548223
Side · 134,813 mi · Dothan, AL, USA
Salvage title
Oct 29, 2026
$425
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 68350046 KNAFU4A2XC5479196
Front end · 90,088 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 29, 2026
$375
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 46313633 KNAFT4A29C5467382
Front end · 196,611 mi · Milton, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 29, 2026
$300
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 72548856 KNAFU4A22C5568633
Front end · 0 mi · Birmingham, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 27, 2026
$250
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 63373246 KNAFU4A29C5529392
Front end · 0 mi · Seaford, DE, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 27, 2026
$200
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 69382576 KNAFU4A28C5474918
All over · 0 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 27, 2026
$425
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 72718636 KNAFU4A20C5589092
Minor dents & scratches · 250,677 mi · San Bernardino, CA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 26, 2026
$975
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 46295569 KNAFU4A22C5496493
Normal wear · 108,718 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 26, 2026
$400
2012 Kia Forte SX
IAAI 46174912 KNAFW4A31C5500620
Normal wear · 180,062 mi · Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 26, 2026
$525
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 66251196 KNAFU5A29C5596273
All over · 178,581 mi · York Haven, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 26, 2026
$700
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 72621506 KNAFU4A25C5571817
Front end · 152,648 mi · Trenton, NJ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 26, 2026
$900
2012 Kia Forte SX
Copart 72883006 KNAFW6A36C5482255
Mechanical · 165,801 mi · Waco, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 26, 2026
$800
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 46375464 KNAFT4A2XC5537519
Rear end · 180,474 mi · Santa Clarita, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 25, 2026
$700
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 73770036 KNAFU4A28C5635008
Minor dents & scratches · 165,925 mi · San Jose, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 22, 2026
$525
2012 Kia Forte SX
Copart 66212576 KNAFW5A36C5601819
Front end · 121,965 mi · Boise, ID, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 22, 2026
$425
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 70265596 KNAFU4A29C5570332
Front end · 0 mi · Montgomery, AL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 22, 2026
$275
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 46365848 KNAFU4A20C5534299
Front end · 190,773 mi · North Hollywood, CA, U...
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 22, 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 →