2012 Kia Forte GLS
KNAFU4A26C5587542
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $760 above typical price
Ridgewood, NY
This 2012 Kia Forte GLS is listed at $6,710 with 59,752 miles in Ridgewood, NY.
Market price range
Based on 25 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 18, 2026This vehicle: $6,710 — $760 above the typical market price ($5,950)
Asking $6,710 · typical market price $5,950 · based on 25 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price increased $245 (+3.7%) over 1 day.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN KNAFU4A26C5587542, spanning 1 day.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Motors of Ridgewood | Ridgewood, NY 11385 | $6,710 | 59,752 mi | 2026-06-26 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Motors of Ridgewood | Ridgewood, NY 11386 | $6,955 | 59,752 mi | 2026-06-27 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAFU4A26C5587542- ✗ 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 $955 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $5,000 |
| April 2026 | $4,900 |
| May 2026 | $5,992 |
| June 2026 | $5,995 |
| July 2026 | $5,498 |
| August 2026 | $5,955 |
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) | $6,710 | 25 | — |
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra | $7,395 | 2 | +$685 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | $7,898 | 2 | +$1,188 |
| 2014 Hyundai Sonata | $8,245 | 2 | +$1,535 |
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 | 1,622 | $19,552 | 100% | 37,528 mi |
| 2023 | 1,879 | $18,998 | 97% | 43,605 mi |
| 2022 | 560 | $17,558 | 90% | 61,154 mi |
| 2021 | 661 | $14,982 | 77% | 74,330 mi |
| 2020 | 398 | $13,012 | 67% | 83,226 mi |
| 2019 | 450 | $11,860 | 61% | 91,293 mi |
| 2018 | 278 | $9,460 | 48% | 98,290 mi |
| 2017 | 373 | $8,999 | 46% | 99,282 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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