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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
$650

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 30422928 1G8AJ54F85Z143742

Rear end · 66,615 mi · Perris, CA, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 18, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$90

2005 Saturn ION 1

Copart 42921061 1G8AF52F25Z121367

Front end · 198,633 mi · Boise, ID, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 10, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$325

2005 Saturn ION 3

Copart 43758551 1G8AL52FX5Z177677

Rear end · 136,528 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA

Salvage title · Keys Jun 1, 2021
2005 Saturn ION
Sold
$675

2005 Saturn ION

Copart 38028611 1G8AY14P35Z128045

Minor dents & scratches · 999,999 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...

Salvage title · Keys May 28, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$250

2005 Saturn ION 3

IAAI 30305029 1G8AW12FX5Z175069

Biohazard/chemical · 63,404 mi · Ashland, VA, USA

Clean title · Keys May 28, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$300

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 43262091 1G8AJ52F25Z131878

Front end · 166,857 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 25, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$450

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 37883891 1G8AJ52F95Z166286

Front end · 170,010 mi · Ocala, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 25, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$725

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 43364301 1G8AJ54F05Z145419

Rear end · 288,281 mi · South Boston, MA, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 24, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$650

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 43224811 1G8AJ52F25Z127216

Normal wear · 174,869 mi · Des Moines, IA, USA

Clean title · Keys May 21, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$375

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 40031741 1G8AM12FX5Z158780

Side · 142,485 mi · Columbus, OH, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 21, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$450

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 41754851 1G8AJ52F25Z175542

Frame damage · 118,375 mi · Columbus, OH, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 21, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$400

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 39448441 1G8AJ52F25Z138460

Front end · 999,999 mi · Louisville, KY, USA

Non-repairable · Keys May 20, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 1
Sold
$375

2005 Saturn ION 1

Copart 38206551 1G8AF52F15Z144784

Side · 235,192 mi · Montgomery, AL, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 20, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 3
Sold
$475

2005 Saturn ION 3

Copart 41569431 1G8AL52F85Z138733

Minor dents & scratches · 155,212 mi · Ft. Pierce, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 12, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$575

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 28560828 1G8AJ52F55Z174398

Front end · 114,237 mi · Englishtown, NJ, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 10, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$550

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 41021471 1G8AJ52F15Z137588

Front end · 182,603 mi · Orlando North, FL, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 10, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$725

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 40486061 1G8AJ52F35Z165019

Rear end · 141,539 mi · Chicago South, IL, USA

Salvage title · Keys May 7, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$525

2005 Saturn ION 2

Copart 41148621 1G8AJ52F35Z112997

Minor dents & scratches · 117,961 mi · Reno, NV, USA

Clean title · Keys May 6, 2021
2005 Saturn ION 2
Sold
$300

2005 Saturn ION 2

IAAI 29784130 1G8AM12F05Z115999

Front end · 199,029 mi · Puyallup, WA, USA

No title • Bill of sale · Keys May 5, 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 →