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2012 Kia Forte GLS
VIN
KNAFU4A29C5478668
GOOD DEAL
· $1,208 below typical price
Falls Church, VA
Listed at
$4,590
typical market $5,798 · 51 comps
This 2012 Kia Forte GLS is listed at $4,590 with 141,612 miles in Falls Church, VA.
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Sold by DMV Automotive LLC
201 Hillwood Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046
Hours
- Mon–Sat
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sun
- Closed
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2012 Kia Forte GLS
VIN KNAFU4A29C5478668
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 51 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 16, 2026This vehicle · $4,590
Below market
$3,495
Typical price
$5,798
Above market
$7,750
This vehicle: $4,590 — $1,208 below the typical market price ($5,798)
Asking $4,590 · typical market price $5,798 · based on 51 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $495 (+12.4%) over 5 days.
Oct 11, 2026 · $3,995
Oct 16, 2026 · $4,490
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN KNAFU4A29C5478668, spanning 5 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMV Automotive LLC | Falls Church, VA 22046 | $4,590 | 141,612 mi | 2026-10-13 | 7 h ago |
| DMV Automotive of Falls Church | Falls Church, VA 22046 | $3,995 | 141,612 mi | 2026-10-11 | 9 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAFU4A29C5478668Trim
GLS
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
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
29
MPG
City
25
MPG
Highway
35
MPG
$1,600
/yr est. fuel
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.
Fuel
$8,000
Insurance
$5,015
Maintenance & repairs
$6,300
Total, 5 years
$19,315
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 September 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 29 MPG.
Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Kia Forte 5 HB FWD
4 recall campaigns on this model year
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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 September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market softened $500 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $5,900 |
| June 2026 | $5,995 |
| July 2026 | $5,492 |
| August 2026 | $5,725 |
| September 2026 | $5,599 |
| October 2026 | $5,400 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2012 Kia Forte with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 16, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Kia Forte in this catalog, the 2012 Nissan Versa has the lowest median asking price ($5,477, 166 listings with photos) and the 2012 Honda Civic the highest ($8,711, 1,067 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 16, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Kia Forte
GLS · United States
$4,490Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $5,798 · 64 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $4,694–$6,338
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: GLS · 141,612 mi · view VIN
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$4,221 higher median
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$8,711Median asking price · 1,067 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Forte GLS | $5,798 | $4,694–$6,338 | 64 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu All trims | $5,999 | $4,695–$7,950 | 286 |
| 2012 Nissan Sentra All trims | $5,500 | $4,500–$6,995 | 165 |
| 2012 Nissan Versa All trims | $5,477 | $4,345–$6,725 | 166 |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra All trims | $6,125 | $4,999–$7,990 | 258 |
| 2012 Honda Civic All trims | $8,711 | $6,995–$10,118 | 1,067 |
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: October 16, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 3 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 | 2,278 | $19,174 | 100% | 39,121 mi |
| 2023 | 2,576 | $18,438 | 96% | 46,204 mi |
| 2022 | 781 | $16,499 | 86% | 63,264 mi |
| 2021 | 1,040 | $14,596 | 76% | 75,161 mi |
| 2020 | 655 | $12,999 | 68% | 83,505 mi |
| 2019 | 644 | $11,500 | 60% | 90,698 mi |
| 2018 | 393 | $9,991 | 52% | 98,765 mi |
| 2017 | 621 | $8,995 | 47% | 103,073 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
