$1,400
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 98951105 KNAFU4A25C5495094
Minor dents & scratches · 132,902 mi · Albuquerque, NM, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 3, 2026
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
2012 Kia Forte auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 10,681 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2012 Kia Forte. Across 10,223 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $800. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 2,665 verified odometer readings sit above 142,924 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Apr 30, 2019, the newest in Oct 30, 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
- $950
- Top 10% from
- $2,500
- Highest
$425
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 77700635 KNAFU6A29C5596571
Front end · 141,945 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 2, 2026
$750
2012 Kia Forte LX
Copart 77125815 KNAFT4A26C5599970
Front end · 95,653 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 2, 2026
$1,100
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 44327910 KNAFU4A29C5636832
Front end · 141,218 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 2, 2026
$400
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 96321805 KNAFU4A28C5638877
Side · 137,947 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Mar 2, 2026
$1,050
2012 Kia Forte LX
Copart 81719955 KNAFT4A24C5486096
Rear end · 98,276 mi · Van Nuys, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 27, 2026
$350
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 41469875 KNAFU4A25C5609501
Rear end · 189,242 mi · El Paso, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 27, 2026
$400
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 77436865 KNAFU4A23C5568141
Rear end · 203,773 mi · Columbus, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 27, 2026
$600
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 73623905 KNAFU4A29C5478881
Side · 113,721 mi · Columbia, SC, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 27, 2026
$650
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 97670155 KNAFU4A28C5618841
Rear end · 228,921 mi · San Bernardino, CA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 26, 2026
$225
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 95993195 KNAFU4A29C5633879
Front end · 149,092 mi · Boise, ID, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 26, 2026
$500
2012 Kia Forte LX
Copart 76908745 KNAFT4A28C5510691
Normal wear · 138,109 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 26, 2026
$1,050
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 44249303 KNAFU4A24C5518316
Front end · 129,612 mi · Bell County, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 26, 2026
$375
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 42765713 KNAFU4A21C5606790
Front end · 119,545 mi · Appleton, WI, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 26, 2026
$575
2012 Kia Forte SX
Copart 77802425 KNAFW6A34C5599820
Undercarriage · 119,319 mi · Newburgh, NY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 26, 2026
$500
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 76879125 KNAFU4A22C5496526
Rear end · 0 mi · Wayland, MI, USA
Clean title
Feb 26, 2026
$350
2012 Kia Forte LX
Copart 77386615 KNAFT4A28C5497487
Front end · 211,769 mi · Pittsburgh North, PA,...
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 26, 2026
$50
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 44050544 KNAFU4A25C5516459
Front end · 1 mi · Essex Junction, VT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 26, 2026
$500
2012 Kia Forte SX
Copart 76985695 KNAFW6A33C5484156
Minor dents & scratches · 277,790 mi · New Orleans, LA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 25, 2026
$400
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 44148635 KNAFU4A22C5585013
Burn · 1 mi · Sanford, FL, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Feb 25, 2026
$600
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 42918099 KNAFU4A27C5555005
Side · 201,057 mi · Brandywine, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 25, 2026
$700
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 44399088 KNAFU4A23C5605754
Normal wear · 195,248 mi · Clayton, NC, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 25, 2026
$400
2012 Kia Forte SX
Copart 99291945 KNAFW5A30C5572091
Side · 216,695 mi · Hayward, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 24, 2026
$900
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 73031695 KNAFU4A29C5614992
Vandalism · 117,270 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 24, 2026
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
Where they go
Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 907 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$413 | 2012 |
| Libya |
|
$575 | 2012 |
| Mexico |
|
$675 | 2012 |
| United Arab Emirates |
|
$525 | 2012 |
| El Salvador |
|
$500 | 2012 |
| Canada |
|
$938 | 2012 |
| Nigeria |
|
$425 | 2012 |
| Ghana |
|
$638 | 2012 |
| Armenia |
|
$700 | 2012 |
| Germany |
|
$725 | 2012 |
| United Kingdom |
|
$625 | 2012 |
| Guatemala |
|
$575 | 2012 |
| Other countries | 0% |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
579 sold
median $500
IAAI
510 sold
median $450
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 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 1,089 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 (74%), 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 $450.
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 →