$525
2005 Saturn ION 3
IAAI 38205185 1G8AL52FX5Z139950
Front end · 220,190 mi · Commerce City, CO, USA
Clean title · Keys
Feb 13, 2024
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
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
$250
2005 Saturn ION 2
Copart 81541753 1G8AJ52F85Z111232
Front end · 136,252 mi · Wheeling, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 12, 2024
$1,000
2005 Saturn ION 3
Copart 37740464 1G8AL52F35Z101251
Side · 54,263 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 9, 2024
$225
2005 Saturn ION 2
Copart 77756593 1G8AJ52F35Z166686
Front end · 219,355 mi · Chicago South, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 7, 2024
$550
2005 Saturn ION 2
Copart 49053103 1G8AM12F75Z182146
Normal wear · 44,158 mi · Atlanta South, GA, USA
Non-repairable · Keys
Feb 6, 2024
$225
2005 Saturn ION 1
IAAI 38339182 1G8AG52F85Z134136
Front end · 188,913 mi · Markham, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 6, 2024
$175
2005 Saturn ION 3
Copart 79941533 1G8AW12FX5Z179784
Front end · 217,457 mi · St. Louis, MO, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 6, 2024
$275
2005 Saturn ION 1
Copart 82032643 1G8AG52F55Z175422
Front end · 104,195 mi · Fairburn, GA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 5, 2024
$200
2005 Saturn ION 2
IAAI 38260416 1G8AJ52F15Z103361
Front end · 192,483 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Feb 1, 2024
$975
2005 Saturn ION 3
Copart 39600484 1G8AL52FX5Z138121
Mechanical · 62,420 mi · Ft. Pierce, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 31, 2024
$400
2005 Saturn ION 3
Copart 37714464 1G8AL54F65Z112676
All over · 999,999 mi · Hartford, CT, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 30, 2024
$225
2005 Saturn ION 1
IAAI 38480643 1G8AF52F45Z143466
Unknown · 221,026 mi · Gorham, ME, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 29, 2024
$100
2005 Saturn ION 3
IAAI 38115189 1G8AW12F35Z100634
Side · 999,999 mi · Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 26, 2024
$300
2005 Saturn ION 2
IAAI 38309102 1G8AJ52F85Z119945
Side · 227,319 mi · Syracuse, NY, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 25, 2024
$300
2005 Saturn ION 2
Copart 37293404 1G8AJ52F25Z172740
Front end · 57,958 mi · Scranton, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 24, 2024
$200
2005 Saturn ION 3
Copart 78815053 1G8AL52F65Z112163
Rear end · 999,999 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 24, 2024
$725
2005 Saturn ION 2
Copart 80446853 1G8AJ52F75Z129382
Normal wear · 156,525 mi · Memphis, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 23, 2024
$225
2005 Saturn ION 2
Copart 37457174 1G8AJ52F75Z167923
Front end · 179,930 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 23, 2024
$200
2005 Saturn ION 2
Copart 67962883 1G8AJ52F95Z142571
Front end · 63,549 mi · Wichita, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 22, 2024
$225
2005 Saturn ION 3
Copart 81972483 1G8AW12F75Z144961
Rear end · 144,576 mi · Tallahassee, FL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 19, 2024
$425
2005 Saturn ION 1
Copart 78085123 1G8AF52FX5Z154925
Front end · 314,562 mi · Albuquerque, NM, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 15, 2024
$175
2005 Saturn ION 2
Copart 81049343 1G8AJ52F95Z133305
Rear end · 181,899 mi · Concord, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 11, 2024
$400
2005 Saturn ION 3
Copart 82531023 1G8AL54F55Z146284
Front end · 178,596 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Jan 11, 2024
$650
2005 Saturn ION 3
Copart 77455433 1G8AL52FX5Z138250
Front end · 271,827 mi · Detroit, MI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jan 9, 2024
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
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 |
|
$250 | 2005 |
| Mexico |
|
$175 | 2005 |
| United Arab Emirates |
|
$288 | 2005 |
| Jordan |
|
$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.
Example VIN history →