2012 Kia RIO
KNADM5A3XC6029144
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· $2,694 below typical price
Charlotte, NC
This 2012 Kia RIO is listed at $3,500 with 173,494 miles in Charlotte, NC.
Market price range
Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 26, 2026This vehicle: $3,500 — below the market range (typical price $6,194)
Asking $3,500 · typical market price $6,194 · based on 9 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN KNADM5A3XC6029144, spanning 2 years 9 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO PLUG AUTOMOTIVE LLC | Charlotte, NC 28262 | $3,500 | 173,494 mi | 2026-08-26 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Auto Sales | Tallahassee, FL 32304 | $5,995 | 163,767 mi | 2023-12-10 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNADM5A3XC6029144- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
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.
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 July 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 31 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD
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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 July 29, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Kia RIO over the last 6 months — the market firmed $504 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $5,495 |
| April 2026 | $5,999 |
| May 2026 | $4,999 |
| June 2026 | $5,824 |
| July 2026 | $5,995 |
| August 2026 | $5,999 |
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 RIO (this car) | $3,500 | 9 | — |
| 2010 Toyota Prius | $7,500 | 3 | +$4,000 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | $87,450 | 2 | +$83,950 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
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 | 194 | $16,048 | 100% | 48,241 mi |
| 2022 | 102 | $13,992 | 87% | 67,107 mi |
| 2021 | 67 | $12,988 | 81% | 74,171 mi |
| 2020 | 88 | $11,494 | 72% | 78,263 mi |
| 2019 | 97 | $9,990 | 62% | 87,313 mi |
| 2018 | 72 | $8,650 | 54% | 99,909 mi |
| 2017 | 53 | $7,888 | 49% | 99,746 mi |
| 2016 | 110 | $7,000 | 44% | 100,474 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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