2012 Kia Forte

VIN KNAFW4A33C5483013

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2012 Kia Forte

VIN KNAFW4A33C5483013

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NHTSA build data for KNAFW4A33C5483013

Engine

2.4L

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

KIA CORPORATION

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,600 /yr est. fuel

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

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 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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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.

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 Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market firmed $54 in that span.

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Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
May 2026	$5,945
June 2026	$5,995
July 2026	$5,495
August 2026	$5,858
September 2026	$5,799
October 2026	$5,999

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As of October 2, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Kia Forte in this catalog, the 2012 Nissan Versa has the lowest median asking price ($5,500, 169 listings with photos) and the 2012 Honda Civic the highest ($8,816, 1,045 listings).

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2012 Kia Forte

All trims · United States

$5,899

Comparison catalog median · 91 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$8,816

Median asking price · 1,045 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$6,996–$10,390

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Kia Forte All trims	$5,899	$4,594–$6,988	91
2012 Nissan Sentra All trims	$5,864	$4,977–$6,995	165
2012 Nissan Versa All trims	$5,500	$4,795–$6,995	169
2012 Chevrolet Malibu All trims	$6,200	$4,885–$7,995	290
2012 Hyundai Elantra All trims	$6,495	$5,382–$7,995	256
2012 Honda Civic All trims	$8,816	$6,996–$10,390	1,045

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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.

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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	2,362	$19,221	100%	38,872 mi
2023	2,616	$18,734	97%	45,499 mi
2022	796	$16,799	87%	63,239 mi
2021	914	$14,900	78%	74,819 mi
2020	583	$13,080	68%	83,631 mi
2019	653	$11,500	60%	92,515 mi
2018	444	$9,694	50%	102,881 mi
2017	614	$9,075	47%	103,756 mi