$950
2012 Kia Forte SX
IAAI 43445264 KNAFW5A31C5543568
Front end · 81,705 mi · Cleveland, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 5, 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
$350
2012 Kia Forte LX
Copart 86055355 KNAFT4A29C5581351
Front end · 108,337 mi · Freetown, MA, USA
Rebuilt title · Keys
Nov 5, 2025
$250
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43273025 KNAFU4A27C5560768
Front end · 181,608 mi · Spokane, WA, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Nov 4, 2025
$225
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 43195679 KNAFT4A28C5583804
Front end · 163,997 mi · Spokane, WA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 4, 2025
$225
2012 Kia Forte SX
IAAI 43226536 KNAFW6A30C5606391
Mechanical · 110,818 mi · Commerce City, CO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 4, 2025
$850
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 82241605 KNAFU5A2XC5567056
Front end · 126,168 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 4, 2025
$400
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 82407685 KNAFU4A23C5511454
Front end · 161,465 mi · Orlando South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 4, 2025
$200
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43408460 KNAFU4A27C5499034
Front end · 228,055 mi · Cleveland, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 4, 2025
$350
2012 Kia Forte LX
IAAI 43254202 KNAFT4A26C5616542
Rear end · 171,988 mi · Grand Prairie, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 3, 2025
$500
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 42815125 KNAFU4A2XC5636032
Water/flood · 141,718 mi · Buckhannon, WV, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 2, 2025
$625
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43551073 KNAFU5A26C5619461
Front end · 73,251 mi · Jurupa Valley, CA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 1, 2025
$600
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43367983 KNAFU4A26C5642538
Front end · 112,480 mi · Perris, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 31, 2025
$1,250
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 54146265 KNAFU4A25C5556587
Top/roof · 131,994 mi · Shreveport, LA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 30, 2025
$675
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 41793286 KNAFU5A29C5633659
Side · 137,356 mi · Portland, OR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 30, 2025
$425
2012 Kia Forte SX
IAAI 43263342 KNAFW6A30C5594226
All over · 147,352 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Clean title · Keys
Oct 30, 2025
$375
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 86447285 KNAFU4A29C5533619
Front end · 0 mi · Orlando South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 30, 2025
CA$550
2012 Kia Forte LX
Copart 70565605 KNAFT4A28C5617059
Rear end · 185,135 km · Cookstown, ON, CAN
Clean title · Keys
Oct 30, 2025
$275
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 84977895 KNAFU4A21C5495755
Normal wear · 140,505 mi · Candia, NH, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 30, 2025
$825
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43334482 KNAFU4A24C5554457
Side · 130,008 mi · Cincinnati, OH, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 30, 2025
$1,050
2012 Kia Forte SX
IAAI 43300083 KNAFW6A34C5480116
Front end · 142,538 mi · Dallas, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 29, 2025
$325
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 85528495 KNAFU4A29C5553398
Front end · 154,756 mi · Long Island, NY, USA
Salvage title
Oct 29, 2025
$500
2012 Kia Forte EX
Copart 71980405 KNAFU4A2XC5545939
Side · 163,392 mi · Miami South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 29, 2025
$475
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43277326 KNAFU4A28C5626227
Side · 158,521 mi · Lexington, SC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 29, 2025
$975
2012 Kia Forte EX
IAAI 43375833 KNAFU4A24C5636429
Normal wear · 131,270 mi · Lexington, SC, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Oct 29, 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 →