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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 341 verified odometer readings sit above 143,420 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
$275

2005 Saturn ION 3

Copart 38604863 1G8AL52F85Z136898

Rear end · 128,667 mi · Altoona, PA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Feb 9, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$300

2005 Saturn ION 3

Copart 37584353 1G8AL54F55Z112586

Minor dents & scratches · 125,900 mi · Washington Dc, DC, USA

Keys Feb 7, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$325

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 73617712 1G8AJ52F45Z126892

Normal wear · 138,382 mi · Rochester, NY, USA

Clean title · Keys Feb 6, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$275

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 72346542 1G8AZ52F35Z142431

Rear end · 265,011 mi · Denver, CO, USA

Salvage title · Keys Feb 2, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$225

2005 Saturn ION 3

Copart 66627082 1G8AL54F25Z148378

Front end · 103,858 mi · Washington Dc, DC, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 31, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$225

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 67613802 1G8AN12F75Z167062

Front end · 999,999 mi · Wheeling, IL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 30, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$325

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 73055382 1G8AJ52F15Z110312

Side · 134,891 mi · Bakersfield, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 27, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$150

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 71432382 1G8AJ52F45Z109526

Front end · 152,367 mi · Charleston, WV, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 26, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$275

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 73488892 1G8AJ52F65Z169405

Front end · 108,316 mi · Altoona, PA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 26, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$525

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 68176702 1G8AN12F65Z110514

Rear end · 145,850 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 24, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$225

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 36632043 1G8AN12F55Z125537

Front end · 180,752 mi · Birmingham, AL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 24, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$1,150

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 59267492 1G8AJ52F95Z158253

Normal wear · 117,468 mi · Houston East, TX, USA

Clean title · Keys Jan 23, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$225

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 71053762 1G8AJ54F35Z108820

Side · 218,311 mi · St. Louis, MO, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 20, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$175

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 68101312 1G8AJ52FX5Z135922

Front end · 999,999 mi · Gastonia, NC, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 18, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$475

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 69134992 1G8AJ52F95Z121168

Front end · 999,999 mi · Trenton, NJ, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jan 16, 2023
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$200

2005 Saturn ION 1

Copart 72144782 1G8AG52F65Z138847

Normal wear · 116,121 mi · Long Island, NY, USA

Clean title · Keys Jan 16, 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.

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