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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
2012 Kia Forte EX
Sold
$175

2012 Kia Forte EX

IAAI 44147999 KNAFU4A23C5492145

Front end · 106,551 mi · Randolph, MN, USA

Non-repairable · Keys Jan 26, 2026
2012 Kia Forte EX
Sold
$725

2012 Kia Forte EX

IAAI 43909764 KNAFU4A22C5483551

Front end · 141,829 mi · San Antonio, TX, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 26, 2026
2012 Kia Forte LX
Sold
$400

2012 Kia Forte LX

Copart 96973795 KNAFT4A27C5524436

Rear end · 144,024 mi · Long Island, NY, USA

Salvage title Jan 26, 2026
2012 Kia Forte EX
Sold
$425

2012 Kia Forte EX

Copart 95288435 KNAFU4A20C5606960

Front end · 148,410 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 23, 2026
2012 Kia Forte LX
Sold
$800

2012 Kia Forte LX

Copart 95788675 KNAFT4A26C5511287

Side · 189,490 mi · Albuquerque, NM, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 22, 2026
2012 Kia Forte
Sold
CA$350

2012 Kia Forte

Copart 96829675 KNAFT5A27C5613316

Rear end · 167,816 km · Ottawa, ON, CAN

Clean title · Keys Jan 22, 2026
2012 Kia Forte LX
Sold
$350

2012 Kia Forte LX

Copart 94524135 KNAFT4A2XC5475345

Front end · 185,292 mi · Louisville, KY, USA

Non-repairable · Keys Jan 22, 2026
2012 Kia Forte EX
Sold
$475

2012 Kia Forte EX

IAAI 43956297 KNAFU4A28C5513782

All over · 255,183 mi · Graham, NC, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 22, 2026
2012 Kia Forte EX
Sold
$700

2012 Kia Forte EX

Copart 95266685 KNAFU6A27C5598173

Side · 126,523 mi · Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 21, 2026
2012 Kia Forte SX
Sold
$175

2012 Kia Forte SX

IAAI 44090076 KNAFW4A33C5592541

Front end · 1 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA

No title • Bill of sale Jan 21, 2026
2012 Kia Forte EX
Sold
$500

2012 Kia Forte EX

Copart 96097575 KNAFU4A28C5585176

Front end · 73,023 mi · Flint, MI, USA

Clean title · Keys Jan 21, 2026
2012 Kia Forte EX
Sold
$400

2012 Kia Forte EX

IAAI 43535168 KNAFU6A24C5587924

Front end · 151,222 mi · Lake City, GA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 21, 2026
2012 Kia Forte EX
Sold
$425

2012 Kia Forte EX

IAAI 44028525 KNAFU4A22C5553999

Front end · 242,455 mi · Sanford, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 21, 2026
2012 Kia Forte EX
Sold
$400

2012 Kia Forte EX

IAAI 43870406 KNAFU4A28C5504564

Front end · 214,028 mi · Columbus, OH, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 21, 2026
2012 Kia Forte EX
Sold
$150

2012 Kia Forte EX

Copart 95113505 KNAFU4A23C5494753

Rear end · 247,932 mi · Rancho Cucamonga, CA,...

Salvage title · Keys Jan 20, 2026
2012 Kia Forte EX
Sold
$350

2012 Kia Forte EX

IAAI 44145497 KNAFU6A26C5621314

Side · 191,331 mi · Commerce City, CO, USA

Clean title · Keys Jan 20, 2026
2012 Kia Forte EX
Sold
$450

2012 Kia Forte EX

Copart 99705585 KNAFU4A22C5492153

Front end · 186,200 mi · Orlando South, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 20, 2026
2012 Kia Forte EX
Sold
$600

2012 Kia Forte EX

Copart 97607505 KNAFU4A25C5596359

Front end · 141,296 mi · Harrisburg, PA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 20, 2026
2012 Kia Forte EX
Sold
$600

2012 Kia Forte EX

Copart 42870825 KNAFU4A28C5567146

Undercarriage · 178,201 mi · Raleigh, NC, USA

Clean title · Keys Jan 20, 2026

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$300 $400 $500 $600 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $425

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
74%
$413 2012
Libya
12%
$575 2012
Mexico
9%
$675 2012
United Arab Emirates
2%
$525 2012
El Salvador
0.8%
$500 2012
Canada
0.4%
$938 2012
Nigeria
0.4%
$425 2012
Ghana
0.2%
$638 2012
Armenia
0.1%
$700 2012
Germany
0.1%
$725 2012
United Kingdom
0.1%
$625 2012
Guatemala
0.1%
$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.

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