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2012 Kia RIO
VIN
KNADM5A38C6038554
GOOD DEAL
· $1,503 below typical price
Glendale Heights, IL
Listed at
$3,995
typical market $5,498 · 14 comps
This 2012 Kia RIO is listed at $3,995 with 155,598 miles in Glendale Heights, IL.
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Sold by New Wheels
635 North Avenue, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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VIN report
2012 Kia RIO
VIN KNADM5A38C6038554
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
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Market price range
Based on 14 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 29, 2026This vehicle · $3,995
Below market
$3,964
Typical price
$5,498
Above market
$7,962
This vehicle: $3,995 — $1,503 below the typical market price ($5,498)
Asking $3,995 · typical market price $5,498 · based on 14 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $412 (+10.3%) over 2 days.
Sep 27, 2026 · $3,995
Sep 29, 2026 · $4,407
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN KNADM5A38C6038554, spanning 2 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Wheels | Glendale Heights, IL 60139 | $3,995 | 155,598 mi | 2026-09-27 | 13 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Nissan | Lindenhurst, IL 60046 | $4,468 | 155,000 mi | 2026-07-17 | 66 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNADM5A38C6038554Engine
1.6L
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
5
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
31
MPG
City
28
MPG
Highway
36
MPG
$1,500
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 31 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Kia Rio likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$7,500
Insurance
$5,440
Maintenance & repairs
$6,300
Total, 5 years
$19,240
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Kia Rio has 1 recall campaign as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 31 MPG.
Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD
1 recall campaign on this model year
Check accident & title history →
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima…NHTSA campaign 23V652000
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 Rio 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 RIO over the last 6 months — the market softened $199 in that span.
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $5,999 |
| May 2026 | $4,999 |
| June 2026 | $5,824 |
| July 2026 | $5,799 |
| August 2026 | $5,995 |
| September 2026 | $5,800 |
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As of September 30, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Kia RIO in this catalog, the 2012 Ford Focus has the lowest median asking price ($5,698, 505 listings with photos) and the 2012 Chrysler 200 the highest ($5,999, 225 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 30, 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 RIO
All trims · United States
$3,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $5,800 · 31 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $4,495–$6,647
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: GL · 155,598 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia RIO All trims | $5,800 | $4,495–$6,647 | 31 |
| 2012 Ford Focus All trims | $5,698 | $4,499–$6,988 | 505 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze All trims | $5,995 | $4,950–$7,166 | 455 |
| 2012 Chrysler 200 All trims | $5,999 | $4,950–$7,950 | 225 |
| 2012 Fiat 500 All trims | $5,995 | $4,800–$7,485 | 189 |
| 2012 Hyundai Accent All trims | $5,850 | $4,639–$6,988 | 84 |
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: September 30, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 298 | $16,290 | 100% | 50,716 mi |
| 2022 | 147 | $14,995 | 92% | 58,894 mi |
| 2021 | 114 | $12,724 | 78% | 75,412 mi |
| 2020 | 141 | $11,594 | 71% | 75,464 mi |
| 2019 | 113 | $9,988 | 61% | 89,348 mi |
| 2018 | 87 | $8,990 | 55% | 93,439 mi |
| 2017 | 77 | $7,770 | 48% | 103,854 mi |
| 2016 | 125 | $7,176 | 44% | 101,826 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
