2012 Kia Forte GLS
KNAFU6A23C5495885
No longer listed since around Jun 10, 2025
Last listed by Car Quest Auto Sales · Houston, TX
- Last asking price
- $4,495
- Odometer
- 146,662 mi
- On the market
- 1 day
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Last listed by Car Quest Auto Sales
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Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car Quest Auto Sales | Houston, TX 77034 | $4,495 | 146,662 mi | 2025-06-09 | 490 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAFU6A23C5495885Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 28 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Kia Forte Koup 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 Koup has 4 recall campaigns as of October 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 28 MPG.
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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 Koup from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 5, 2026.
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) | $5,750 | 11 | — |
| 2012 Ford Mustang | $11,995 | 25 | +$6,245 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Camaro | $10,245 | 18 | +$4,495 |
| 2014 Dodge Challenger | $12,846 | 18 | +$7,096 |
| 2014 Honda Accord | $8,995 | 13 | +$3,245 |
| 2014 Porsche 911 | $104,906 | 7 | +$99,156 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
