2012 Kia Forte GLS
KNAFU4A23C5547550
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $500 above typical price
Knoxville, TN
This 2012 Kia Forte GLS is listed at $6,495 with 150,174 miles in Knoxville, TN.
Market price range
Based on 35 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026This vehicle: $6,495 — $500 above the typical market price ($5,995)
Asking $6,495 · typical market price $5,995 · based on 35 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $799 (−11.0%) over 3 days.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN KNAFU4A23C5547550, spanning 3 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Acura | Knoxville, TN 37923 | $6,495 | 150,174 mi | 2026-08-23 |
| Harper Jeep Ram Chrysler Dodge Fiat | Alcoa, TN 37701 | $7,294 | 150,174 mi | 2026-08-20 |
| Harper Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram | Alcoa, TN 37701 | $6,495 | 150,174 mi | 2026-08-20 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAFU4A23C5547550- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 29 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Kia Forte likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Kia Forte has 4 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 29 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD
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ENGINEKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles.NHTSA campaign 20V750000
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AIR BAGSKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kia Forte, Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid and Sedona vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V363000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Forte and Forte Koup vehicles.NHTSA campaign 17V773000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Kia Forte from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 29, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market firmed $995 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $5,000 |
| April 2026 | $4,900 |
| May 2026 | $5,994 |
| June 2026 | $5,995 |
| July 2026 | $5,498 |
| August 2026 | $5,995 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Forte GLS (this car) | $6,495 | 35 | — |
| 2013 Toyota Camry | $9,895 | 5 | +$3,400 |
| 2013 Toyota Corolla | $12,425 | 4 | +$5,930 |
| 2012 Honda Civic | $6,894 | 3 | +$399 |
| 2014 Buick Lacrosse | $7,544 | 3 | +$1,049 |
| 2010 Mazda MAZDA3 | $7,922 | 3 | +$1,427 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 1,606 | $19,492 | 100% | 38,267 mi |
| 2023 | 1,907 | $18,995 | 97% | 44,086 mi |
| 2022 | 613 | $17,499 | 90% | 61,421 mi |
| 2021 | 642 | $14,924 | 77% | 73,173 mi |
| 2020 | 381 | $13,333 | 68% | 81,369 mi |
| 2019 | 531 | $11,900 | 61% | 92,041 mi |
| 2018 | 292 | $9,492 | 49% | 97,339 mi |
| 2017 | 370 | $8,996 | 46% | 98,068 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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