2012 Kia Forte

VIN KNAFW4A37C5483788

Typical market price

$5,900

4 comparable listings

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Last listed by Jeff Wyler Eastgate Auto Mall

1117 Oh-32, Batavia, OH 45103

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Mon–Thu: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Fri: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat: 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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2012 Kia Forte

VIN KNAFW4A37C5483788

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Market price range

Based on 4 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 3, 2026

Below market

$4,519

Middle of range

$5,900

Above market

$9,916

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Jeff Wyler Eastgate Auto Mall	Batavia, OH 45103	$6,135	170,384 mi	2022-05-04	1599 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for KNAFW4A37C5483788

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.

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 $4,293

Maintenance & repairs $6,300

Total, 5 years $18,593

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

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 2012 Kia Forte over the last 6 months — the market softened $42 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

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	$5,903

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As of October 3, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Kia Forte in this catalog, the 2012 Nissan Versa has the lowest median asking price ($5,699, 149 listings with photos) and the 2012 Honda Civic the highest ($8,900, 914 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 3, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2012 Kia Forte

All trims · United States

$5,800

Comparison catalog median · 75 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$8,900

Median asking price · 914 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$7,000–$10,457

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Kia Forte All trims	$5,800	$4,990–$6,710	75
2012 Nissan Sentra All trims	$5,864	$4,900–$6,995	153
2012 Nissan Versa All trims	$5,699	$4,500–$6,995	149
2012 Chevrolet Malibu All trims	$6,200	$4,800–$7,995	253
2012 Hyundai Elantra All trims	$6,367	$5,297–$7,995	212
2012 Honda Civic All trims	$8,900	$7,000–$10,457	914

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 3, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 2 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	2,259	$19,245	100%	38,839 mi
2023	2,505	$18,669	97%	45,771 mi
2022	792	$16,790	87%	63,075 mi
2021	894	$14,888	77%	74,778 mi
2020	575	$13,410	70%	83,392 mi
2019	642	$11,500	60%	92,915 mi
2018	438	$9,694	50%	102,955 mi
2017	590	$9,144	48%	103,273 mi