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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 2
Sold
$400

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 36560152 1G8AJ52F15Z111945

Rear end · 999,999 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...

Clean title May 18, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$325

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 48851613 1G8AJ52F55Z176880

Front end · 118,503 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 18, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$525

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 49364573 1G8AJ52F05Z176902

Front end · 133,109 mi · Houston, TX, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 12, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$400

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 40962413 1G8AJ52F45Z172643

Front end · 196,950 mi · Exeter, RI, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 11, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$300

2005 Saturn ION 1

IAAI 35797117 1G8AG52FX5Z162312

Mechanical · 169,284 mi · Riverside, RI, USA

Clean title · Keys May 9, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$300

2005 Saturn ION 3

IAAI 36232123 1G8AW14FX5Z142585

Rear end · 105,510 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA

No title • Bill of sale · Keys May 9, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$375

2005 Saturn ION 3

Copart 44482563 1G8AW12FX5Z137843

Front end · 154,660 mi · Trenton, NJ, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 8, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$225

2005 Saturn ION 3

IAAI 36282512 1G8AL52F25Z136735

Rear end · 151,226 mi · North Hollywood, CA, U...

Clean title · Keys May 3, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$275

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 35335139 1G8AJ54F95Z124441

Front end · 999,999 mi · San Diego, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 1, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$325

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 46334733 1G8AM12FX5Z120854

Mechanical · 165,967 mi · Minneapolis, MN, USA

Clean title · Keys Apr 27, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$275

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 40811823 1G8AJ52F75Z117054

Front end · 124,737 mi · Baltimore, MD, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 26, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$700

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 47327683 1G8AJ52F75Z122271

Minor dents & scratches · 108,841 mi · South Boston, MA, USA

Clean title · Keys Apr 17, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$525

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 47587903 1G8AJ52F95Z172248

Front end · 71,795 mi · Wichita, KS, USA

Clean title · Keys Apr 17, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$375

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 35963158 1G8AJ52F55Z163238

All over · 999,999 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...

Salvage title Apr 13, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$250

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 36018653 1G8AJ52F55Z145936

All over · 999,999 mi · Lincoln, IL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 12, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$400

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 43199493 1G8AJ52F55Z109275

Front end · 163,573 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA

Salvage title Apr 11, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$375

2005 Saturn ION 3

IAAI 35920328 1G8AW12F95Z110584

Front end · 256,792 mi · Cincinnati, OH, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 6, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$300

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 43852803 1G8AZ52F45Z128263

Front end · 168,154 mi · Ft. Pierce, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Apr 5, 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 →