Pricing

Current bid

US$0

Pure Sale

Pre-loss value

US$4,922

Repair estimate

US$6,583

The repair estimate is 134% of the retail value. More than the car is worth.

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Pricing

Current bid

US$0

Pure Sale

Pre-loss value

US$4,922

Repair estimate

US$6,583

Open on Copart USA →

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Bid ceiling

The listed repair estimate alone is over 70% of the retail estimate — there is no bid at which this lands under it.

A rebuilder's rule of thumb, not advice: bid, fees and repairs under about 70% of what the car is worth. Your target may differ; the calculator has every switch.

Lot details

Lot #: 60996826
Sale date: Auction not assigned
Storage location: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: REAR ENDAll Rear-end damage lots
Title status: Salvage
Repair estimate: US$6,583
Odometer: 145262 mi
Trim: EX
Engine: 2.0L 4
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel: GASAll Gasoline lots
Colour: SILVER
Body style: COUPEAll Coupe lots
Cylinders: 4
Keys: Yes
Run & drive: Yes
Auction branch: OK - OKLAHOMA CITY
Event status: Pure Sale
Starts: Yes
Drive train: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle type: V
Odometer source: Actual
City: OKLAHOMA CITY
Postal code: 73129 8450

Full vehicle specifications

Make: KIA
Model: Forte
Model year: 2015
Trim: GLS / JSL / TAX (Middle Grade)
Body style: Coupe
Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR
Doors: 2
Displacement: 2 L
Engine model: DOHC GDI Nu
Fuel: Gasoline
Manufacturer: KIA CORPORATION
Assembly country: SOUTH KOREA
Assembly plant: HWASUNG
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

1 recall campaign on record

ENGINEDec 2020
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. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 5 of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

Rated as 2015 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD — one of 2 rated variants of this model

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.