$40 lower median
2012 Nissan Sentra
All trims
$5,882Median asking price · 168 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,750–$6,985
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2012 Kia Forte GL
VIN
KNAFT4A28C5559986
Typical market price
$4,750
10 comparable listings
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Market price range
Based on 10 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 27, 2026Below market
$4,197
Typical price
$4,750
Above market
$6,077
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAFT4A28C5559986Trim
GL
Engine
2.0L
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
KIA CORPORATION
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market firmed $874 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $4,900 |
| May 2026 | $5,992 |
| June 2026 | $5,995 |
| July 2026 | $5,495 |
| August 2026 | $5,922 |
| September 2026 | $5,774 |
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2012 Kia Forte with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of September 27, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Kia Forte in this catalog, the 2012 Nissan Versa has the lowest median asking price ($5,499, 175 listings with photos) and the 2012 Honda Civic the highest ($8,900, 1,120 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 27, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2012 Kia Forte
All trims · United States
$5,922Comparison catalog median · 95 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $4,500–$6,995
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$423 lower median
2012 Nissan Versa
All trims
$5,499Median asking price · 175 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,500–$6,995
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$357 higher median
2012 Chevrolet Malibu
All trims
$6,279Median asking price · 305 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,950–$7,995
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$576 higher median
2012 Hyundai Elantra
All trims
$6,498Median asking price · 259 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,450–$7,995
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$2,978 higher median
2012 Honda Civic
All trims
$8,900Median asking price · 1,120 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,999–$10,472
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Forte All trims | $5,922 | $4,500–$6,995 | 95 |
| 2012 Nissan Sentra All trims | $5,882 | $4,750–$6,985 | 168 |
| 2012 Nissan Versa All trims | $5,499 | $4,500–$6,995 | 175 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | $6,279 | $4,950–$7,995 | 305 |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra All trims | $6,498 | $5,450–$7,995 | 259 |
| 2012 Honda Civic All trims | $8,900 | $6,999–$10,472 | 1,120 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 27, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,319 | $19,355 | 100% | 38,426 mi |
| 2023 | 2,641 | $18,789 | 97% | 45,736 mi |
| 2022 | 801 | $16,911 | 87% | 63,119 mi |
| 2021 | 891 | $14,900 | 77% | 75,752 mi |
| 2020 | 594 | $13,198 | 68% | 84,090 mi |
| 2019 | 681 | $11,690 | 60% | 92,612 mi |
| 2018 | 402 | $9,700 | 50% | 102,801 mi |
| 2017 | 591 | $9,076 | 47% | 102,598 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
