$500
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 43685074 KNAFT4A20C5608792
Normal wear · 92,090 mi · Essex Junction, VT, US...
Clean title · Keys
Nov 20, 2025
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
2012 Kia Forte auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 11,040 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2012 Kia Forte. Across 10,608 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $825. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 3,382 verified odometer readings sit above 139,922 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
$725
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43470717 KNAFU4A26C5487148
Side · 135,993 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 20, 2025
$400
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43535415 KNAFU4A20C5519818
Normal wear · 244,469 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 20, 2025
$700
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43529120 KNAFU4A28C5540836
Front end · 145,524 mi · Clayton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 19, 2025
$275
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 34398569 KNAFU4A2XC5592968
Front end · 1 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...
No title • Bill of sale
Nov 19, 2025
$400
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43172702 KNAFU4A29C5564711
Rear end · 162,878 mi · Dallas, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 19, 2025
$275
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 92371595 KNAFU6A24C5592704
Burn · 0 mi · Syracuse, NY, USA
Salvage title
Nov 19, 2025
$625
2012 Kia Forte SX
Copart 90715235 KNAFW5A39C5557427
Front end · 111,416 mi · Pittsburgh West, PA, U...
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 19, 2025
$375
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43547640 KNAFU5A27C5501127
Front end · 189,990 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA
Salvage title
Nov 19, 2025
$875
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 71650625 KNAFU4A25C5506739
Vandalism · 185,824 mi · San Diego, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 18, 2025
$975
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 87033365 KNAFU4A28C5618810
Hail · 128,258 mi · Denver Central, CO, US...
Clean title · Keys
Nov 18, 2025
$325
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 64202105 KNAFU4A24C5554894
Side · 274,020 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 18, 2025
$225
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43514843 KNAFU4A24C5512726
All over · 1 mi · Fontana, CA, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Nov 18, 2025
$275
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43547107 KNAFU4A20C5557386
Front end · 178,196 mi · Spokane, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Nov 18, 2025
$275
2012 Kia Forte SX
IAAI 43455379 KNAFW5A38C5572923
Rear end · 197,238 mi · Spokane, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Nov 18, 2025
$925
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43637909 KNAFU5A22C5569884
Rear end · 159,977 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Rebuilt title · Keys
Nov 18, 2025
$1,100
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 90909775 KNAFU4A20C5514229
Front end · 86,318 mi · Orlando South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 18, 2025
$1,200
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 82724365 KNAFU4A25C5625827
Front end · 111,359 mi · Newburgh, NY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 18, 2025
$525
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 85959925 KNAFU4A26C5600676
Front end · 100,387 mi · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 17, 2025
$375
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43422435 KNAFU4A21C5600083
Normal wear · 194,458 mi · Fremont, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 17, 2025
$350
2012 Kia Forte SX
Copart 91001095 KNAFW6A39C5475297
All over · 125,229 mi · Louisville, KY, USA
Salvage title
Nov 17, 2025
$675
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 42992347 KNAFU4A2XC5616217
Side · 168,886 mi · Tifton, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 17, 2025
$400
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43159346 KNAFU4A28C5553201
Mechanical · 143,134 mi · Garland, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 15, 2025
$325
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 82676925 KNAFU6A26C5530544
Side · 149,424 mi · Pasco, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Nov 14, 2025
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 →