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2005 Saturn ION auction results: final bids and sale history

FinalBid holds 1,587 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2005 Saturn ION. Across 1,476 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $275. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 328 verified odometer readings sit above 143,813 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 8, 2019, the newest in Oct 29, 2026. Auction results for the 2005 Saturn ION at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 2005 Saturn ION belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.

$250
Median final bid
$175–$325
Middle half
$400
Top 10% from
$1,550
Highest
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$400

2005 Saturn ION 1

IAAI 39006235 1G8AG52F35Z150745

Mechanical · 285,943 mi · Shirley, MA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Mar 29, 2024
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$650

2005 Saturn ION 1

Copart 41379144 1G8AF52F15Z115785

Side · 101,782 mi · Abilene, TX, USA

Salvage title · Keys Mar 29, 2024
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$500

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 37399022 1G8AJ52F75Z178615

Front end · 163,899 mi · Cincinnati, OH, USA

Salvage title · Keys Mar 28, 2024
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$200

2005 Saturn ION 3

IAAI 38849157 1G8AW12F05Z102289

Repossession · 193,283 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA

Clean title · Keys Mar 27, 2024
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$350

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 38617506 1G8AM12F85Z152167

Front end · 280,822 mi · Culpeper, VA, USA

Clean title · Keys Mar 26, 2024
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$200

2005 Saturn ION 3

IAAI 38135195 1G8AL52F65Z117041

Rear end · 145,921 mi · Spokane, WA, USA

No title • Bill of sale · Keys Mar 26, 2024
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$375

2005 Saturn ION 3

Copart 44800914 1G8AL52F35Z114176

Front end · 163,709 mi · Rochester, NY, USA

Salvage title · Keys Mar 25, 2024
2005 Saturn ION
Sold
$250

2005 Saturn ION

Copart 37103734 1G8AN14F75Z136049

All over · 121,065 mi · Mobile, AL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Mar 25, 2024
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$175

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 38687067 1G8AJ52F15Z155976

Side · 158,286 mi · Shady Spring, WV, USA

Non-repairable · Keys Mar 20, 2024
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$325

2005 Saturn ION 1

IAAI 38903553 1G8AF52F75Z147768

Mechanical · 107,938 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA

Clean title · Keys Mar 20, 2024
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$100

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 38939827 1G8AJ52F35Z139794

Mechanical · 999,999 mi · Amarillo, TX, USA

Clean title · Keys Mar 18, 2024
2005 Saturn ION
Sold
$325

2005 Saturn ION

Copart 45022584 1G8AZ54F45Z132522

Front end · 148,105 mi · San Diego, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Mar 15, 2024
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$200

2005 Saturn ION 3

IAAI 38665773 1G8AW12F45Z173687

All over · 190,254 mi · Lincoln, IL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Mar 13, 2024
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$300

2005 Saturn ION 3

Copart 42156184 1G8AW12F25Z102794

Side · 200,679 mi · Las Vegas, NV, USA

Salvage title · Keys Mar 7, 2024
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$150

2005 Saturn ION 1

IAAI 38401728 1G8AF52F55Z134355

Front end · 117,342 mi · Indianapolis, IN, USA

Salvage title · Keys Mar 6, 2024

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$100 $200 $300 $400 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $300

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 164 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
96%
$250 2005
Mexico
2%
$175 2005
United Arab Emirates
1%
$288 2005
Jordan
0.6%
$175 2005

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 86 sold median $263
IAAI 92 sold median $250

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a 2005 Saturn ION sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 2005 Saturn ION was $250; half of the 178 sales went for $175 to $325.

Where do 2005 Saturn ION cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (96%), Mexico (2%), United Arab Emirates (1%).

Is a 2005 Saturn ION cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $263, IAAI $250.

How much does a 2005 Saturn ION sell for at auction?

The auction results listed here are the answer — every 2005 Saturn ION lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.

What pushes a 2005 Saturn ION final bid to the bottom of the range?

Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any 2005 Saturn ION

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

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