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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 2
Sold
$200

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 31065280 1G8AJ52F35Z180250

Side · 141,602 mi · Shepherdsville, KY, US...

Salvage title · Keys Oct 25, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$425

2005 Saturn ION 3

IAAI 31163549 1G8AW12F15Z112779

Front end · 142,039 mi · Cincinnati, OH, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 21, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$300

2005 Saturn ION 1

IAAI 30773401 1G8AG52F35Z126266

Mechanical · 258,753 mi · Lubbock, TX, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 19, 2021
2005 Saturn ION
Sold
$375

2005 Saturn ION

Copart 41529131 1G8AZ54F05Z164271

Front end · 123,089 mi · San Jose, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Oct 19, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$325

2005 Saturn ION 3

IAAI 31234703 1G8AL52F25Z109096

Mechanical · 89,638 mi · Shepherdsville, KY, US...

Clean title · Keys Sep 27, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$400

2005 Saturn ION 1

IAAI 31167695 1G8AG52F95Z109892

Unknown · 243,130 mi · Bessemer, AL, USA

Clean title · Keys Sep 22, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$425

2005 Saturn ION 1

IAAI 31002288 1G8AG52F15Z140215

Front end · 137,505 mi · East Taunton, MA, USA

Clean title · Keys Sep 14, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$80

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 39478421 1G8AJ52F55Z134824

Front end · 101,495 mi · St. Cloud, MN, USA

Non-repairable Sep 7, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$425

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 30493201 1G8AJ52F45Z116024

Rear end · 267,348 mi · Fresno, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Aug 31, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$500

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 30938198 1G8AJ52F65Z129390

Biohazard/chemical · 165,359 mi · Bergen, NY, USA

Salvage title · Keys Aug 31, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$425

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 30872622 1G8AJ52F85Z115636

Rear end · 181,555 mi · Hudson, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Aug 26, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$425

2005 Saturn ION 1

IAAI 30937961 1G8AG52F85Z103856

Rear end · 157,295 mi · Latimore Township, PA,...

Salvage title · Keys Aug 25, 2021

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 →