2012 Kia Forte GLS

VIN KNAFU4A25C5572935

This 2012 Kia Forte GLS is listed at $2,000 with 274,237 miles in Shepherdsville, KY.

GREAT DEAL $4,295 below typical price Asking $2,000 · typical market price $6,295 · based on 23 comparable same-build listings.

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Reported accidents & damage
Title brands — salvage, flood, lemon
Odometer readings over time
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Sedan 2.0L Gasoline

$6 one-time

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Market Price Range

Below market

$3,990

Typical price

$6,295

Above market

$7,870

Based on 23 comparable same-build listings.

This vehicle: $2,000 — below the market range (typical price $6,295)

Market data as of August 17, 2026

See all 2012 Kia Forte prices — typical $6,295 →

Vehicle Decode

Body: Sedan/Saloon
Engine: 2.0L · Gasoline
Doors: 4
Made by: KIA CORPORATION

Safety

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $100 (−4.8%) over 10 days.

Aug 6, 2026 · $2,100 Aug 16, 2026 · $2,000

Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN KNAFU4A25C5572935, spanning 10 days.

Safety & ownership

The 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.

Recall campaigns

recall campaigns on this model year

ENGINE

Kia 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
AIR BAGS

Kia 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Kia 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.

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Overall: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Frontal crash: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Side crash: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Rollover: ★★★★☆ 4/5

Tested configuration: 2012 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD

EPA fuel economy (MPG)

City

Highway

Combined

Est. fuel cost: $1,600/year

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 29 MPG combined.

Model-level data for the 2012 Kia Forte from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 29, 2026.

Active listings

Full listing history on VehiSales →

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed
S&S Towing And Auto Sales	Shepherdsville, KY 40165	$2,000	274,237 mi	2026-08-07

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Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$36

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $200 down

Amount financed

$1,800

Total interest

$360

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