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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 3
Sold
$425

2005 Saturn ION 3

Copart 68649523 1G8AL54F25Z121472

Front end · 126,374 mi · Denver, CO, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 24, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$625

2005 Saturn ION 1

Copart 69038853 1G8AG52F05Z140500

Rear end · 119,675 mi · Ogden, UT, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 23, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$250

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 28031528 1G8AJ52F25Z143576

Side · 103,640 mi · East Dundee, IL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 18, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$100

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 69242873 1G8AJ52F55Z106232

Stripped · 165,254 mi · Bakersfield, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 13, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$90

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 73480122 1G8AJ52F85Z101011

All over · 52,892 mi · Reno, NV, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 12, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$350

2005 Saturn ION 3

IAAI 37381508 1G8AL54F45Z113941

Front end · 185,819 mi · Lexington, SC, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 11, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$225

2005 Saturn ION 1

Copart 69238273 1G8AG52F85Z166116

Front end · 139,196 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 9, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$175

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 65169683 1G8AJ52F15Z143116

Front end · 137,519 mi · Peoria, IL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 9, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$500

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 63967873 1G8AJ52F15Z144413

Rear end · 108,061 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 5, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$150

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 67412793 1G8AJ54F75Z132151

Front end · 201,066 mi · Charleston, WV, USA

Clean title · Keys Oct 5, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$875

2005 Saturn ION 3

Copart 65285223 1G8AW12F45Z107849

Front end · 37,497 mi · Austin, TX, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 5, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$425

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 65765323 1G8AJ52FX5Z129439

Rear end · 119,496 mi · Lincoln, NE, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 3, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$250

2005 Saturn ION 1

Copart 59567783 1G8AG52F35Z122458

Side · 999,999 mi · Jacksonville North, FL...

Salvage title Oct 2, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$350

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 62972213 1G8AJ54F95Z130966

Rear end · 48,156 mi · Wheeling, IL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 2, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$400

2005 Saturn ION 3

Copart 66769733 1G8AL52FX5Z103448

Minor dents & scratches · 66,276 mi · Trenton, NJ, USA

Clean title · Keys Oct 2, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$325

2005 Saturn ION 3

Copart 46343333 1G8AW14F25Z127157

Front end · 140,451 mi · Denver South, CO, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 2, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$200

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 64843263 1G8AJ52F75Z123033

Side · 261,273 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 2, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$100

2005 Saturn ION 1

IAAI 36187328 1G8AG52F35Z149997

Side · 157,181 mi · South Bend, IN, USA

Salvage title · Keys Sep 26, 2023

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.

Example VIN history →