$900
2012 Kia Forte LX
Copart 96734565 KNAFT4A27C5629753
Front end · 69,985 mi · Philadelphia East-Subl...
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 12, 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
$500
2012 Kia Forte SX
IAAI 43948840 KNAFW4A3XC5527623
Rear end · 193,012 mi · Tifton, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 12, 2026
$325
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 43959529 KNAFT4A26C5503478
Front end · 190,127 mi · West Palm Beach, FL, U...
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 12, 2026
$475
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43851426 KNAFU6A28C5637403
Front end · 95,448 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Clean title · Keys
Jan 12, 2026
$500
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43729286 KNAFU4A20C5522427
All over · 182,124 mi · Elkton, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 12, 2026
$550
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43634581 KNAFU4A26C5568313
All over · 125,982 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 9, 2026
$350
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 95704655 KNAFU6A20C5622507
Rear end · 138,343 mi · Akron, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 9, 2026
$250
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 93280145 KNAFU4A21C5604876
Rear end · 160,790 mi · Atlanta West, GA, USA
Rebuilt title
Jan 9, 2026
$375
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 95917165 KNAFU4A24C5585840
Side · 223,874 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 9, 2026
$350
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 91559995 KNAFU4A23C5532496
Front end · 164,538 mi · Danville, VA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 9, 2026
$425
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 44019693 KNAFU4A22C5637286
Front end · 169,598 mi · Templeton, MA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 9, 2026
$300
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 44045859 KNAFT4A21C5607974
Side · 198,920 mi · Shirley, MA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 9, 2026
$800
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 44074687 KNAFU4A20C5581672
Rear end · 119,224 mi · Brandywine, MD, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 8, 2026
$475
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43249116 KNAFU4A22C5605387
Front end · 142,812 mi · Omaha, NE, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 8, 2026
$925
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43954207 KNAFU5A29C5634147
Rear end · 79,609 mi · Appleton, WI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 8, 2026
$275
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 98804095 KNAFU4A27C5637185
Front end · 0 mi · Baltimore East, MD, US...
Salvage title
Jan 8, 2026
$700
2012 Kia Forte SX
Copart 91578775 KNAFW4A30C5498567
Front end · 132,549 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 8, 2026
$550
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 81883185 KNAFU4A26C5522352
Front end · 135,094 mi · West Palm Beach, FL, U...
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 8, 2026
$325
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43791120 KNAFU4A26C5551771
Side · 155,293 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jan 7, 2026
$350
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43889968 KNAFU5A2XC5489751
Front end · 168,348 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 7, 2026
$1,200
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43909563 KNAFU4A29C5514505
Rear end · 76,028 mi · New Castle, DE, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 7, 2026
$600
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43650726 KNAFU4A22C5594066
Front end · 106,143 mi · East Freedom, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 7, 2026
$1,250
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43998454 KNAFU4A2XC5533628
Rear end · 72,388 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 7, 2026
CA$675
2012 Kia Forte LX
Copart 94486605 KNAFT4A27C5607431
Front end · 117,924 km · Montreal, QC, CAN
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 6, 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 →