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2012 Kia RIO
VIN
KNADM5A31C6014175
GREAT DEAL
· $2,128 below typical price
Wendell, MN
Listed at
$3,198
typical market $5,326 · 8 comps
This 2012 Kia RIO is listed at $3,198 with 199,000 miles in Wendell, MN.
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Sold by Grant County Motors
615 Torrisson Avenue, Wendell, MN 56590
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VIN report
2012 Kia RIO
VIN KNADM5A31C6014175
Accidents
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 28, 2026This vehicle · $3,198
Below market
$4,270
Typical price
$5,326
Above market
$8,295
This vehicle: $3,198 — below the market range (typical price $5,326)
Asking $3,198 · typical market price $5,326 · based on 8 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Jun 8, 2026 · $3,198
Oct 28, 2026 · $3,198
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN KNADM5A31C6014175, spanning 5 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County Motors | Wendell, MN 56590 | $3,198 | 199,000 mi | 2026-10-28 | 13 h ago |
| Grant County Motors | 56590 | — | 199,000 mi | 2026-06-08 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County Motors | Wendell, MN 56590 | $2,999 | 199,000 mi | 2026-06-08 | 35 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNADM5A31C6014175Engine
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
$5,270
Maintenance & repairs
$6,300
Total, 5 years
$19,070
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 October 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
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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 October 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Kia RIO over the last 6 months — the market softened $202 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $4,999 |
| June 2026 | $5,824 |
| July 2026 | $5,798 |
| August 2026 | $5,995 |
| September 2026 | $5,700 |
| October 2026 | $4,797 |
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As of October 29, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Kia RIO in this catalog, the 2012 Dodge Avenger has the lowest median asking price ($5,495, 85 listings with photos) and the 2012 Ford Fusion the highest ($5,999, 471 listings).
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2012 Kia RIO
All trims · United States
$3,198Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $5,500 · 30 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $4,099–$6,850
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$5,995Median asking price · 186 qualifying listings
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2012 Dodge Avenger
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$5,495Median asking price · 85 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$4,224–$7,200
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia RIO All trims | $5,500 | $4,099–$6,850 | 30 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze All trims | $5,764 | $4,350–$7,000 | 449 |
| 2012 Ford Focus All trims | $5,900 | $4,500–$6,995 | 465 |
| 2012 Ford Fusion All trims | $5,999 | $4,750–$7,995 | 471 |
| 2012 Fiat 500 All trims | $5,995 | $4,695–$7,499 | 186 |
| 2012 Dodge Avenger All trims | $5,495 | $4,224–$7,200 | 85 |
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 29, 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 | 296 | $16,093 | 100% | 49,026 mi |
| 2022 | 150 | $14,635 | 91% | 64,587 mi |
| 2021 | 126 | $12,044 | 75% | 75,765 mi |
| 2020 | 138 | $11,961 | 74% | 75,795 mi |
| 2019 | 129 | $10,073 | 63% | 95,369 mi |
| 2018 | 95 | $9,250 | 57% | 92,671 mi |
| 2017 | 86 | $7,995 | 50% | 101,497 mi |
| 2016 | 125 | $6,990 | 43% | 106,612 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
