How much does the 2003 Saturn Ion cost?

The 2003 Saturn Ion has a starting MSRP of $11,430, ranging up to $16,430 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 1 from $11,430; 2 from $13,510; 3 from $15,010.

What is the fuel economy of the 2003 Saturn Ion?

The 2003 Saturn Ion achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2003 Saturn Ion have?

The 2003 Saturn Ion offers up to 14.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2003 Saturn Ion come in?

The 2003 Saturn Ion is available in 3 trims (10 total configurations) across Sedan and Coupe body styles with front wheel drive.

2003 Saturn Ion

3 trims · 10 configurations · Sedan, Coupe

Starting MSRP

$11,430 – $16,430

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on 1

Total price (1 MSRP)

$11,430

Typical monthly

$226/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2003 Saturn Ion trims

1
2 configurations
MSRP
$11,430 – $12,410
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/30
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.7
Max towing
—
2
4 configurations
MSRP
$13,510 – $14,930
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/30
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.7
Max towing
—
3
4 configurations
MSRP
$15,010 – $16,430
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/30
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.7
Max towing
—

Compare 2003 Saturn Ion trim specifications
Spec	12 configurations	24 configurations	34 configurations
MSRP	$11,430 – $12,410	$13,510 – $14,930	$15,010 – $16,430
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	22/30	22/30	22/30
Horsepower	140 hp	140 hp	140 hp
Torque	145 lb-ft	145 lb-ft	145 lb-ft
Engine	2.2L I4 gas	2.2L I4 gas	2.2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	14.7	14.7	14.7
Max towing	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: 1gas
2gas
3gas
Fuel type: 1regular unleaded
2regular unleaded
3regular unleaded
Cylinders: 1I4
2I4
3I4
Displacement: 12.2 L
22.2 L
32.2 L
Horsepower: 1140 hp
2140 hp
3140 hp
Torque: 1145 lb-ft
2145 lb-ft
3145 lb-ft
Transmission: 15-speed manual
25-speed manual
35-speed manual
Drivetrain: 1front wheel drive
2front wheel drive
3front wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 1Sedan
2Sedan
3Sedan
Doors: 14
24
34
Seating: 15
25
35
Length: 1184.5 in
2184.5 in
3184.5 in
Width: 167.2 in
267.2 in
367.2 in
Height: 157.4 in
257.4 in
357.4 in
Wheelbase: 1103.2 in
2103.2 in
3103.2 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 114.7 cu ft
214.7 cu ft
314.7 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 114.7 cu ft
214.7 cu ft
314.7 cu ft
Curb weight: 12,692 lbs
22,692 lbs
32,692 lbs
Fuel tank: 113.5 gal
213.5 gal
313.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 125
225
325
City MPG: 122
222
322
Highway MPG: 130
230
330

Full specifications by trim
Spec	1	2	3
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2.2 L	2.2 L	2.2 L
Horsepower	140 hp	140 hp	140 hp
Torque	145 lb-ft	145 lb-ft	145 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5
Length	184.5 in	184.5 in	184.5 in
Width	67.2 in	67.2 in	67.2 in
Height	57.4 in	57.4 in	57.4 in
Wheelbase	103.2 in	103.2 in	103.2 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft
Curb weight	2,692 lbs	2,692 lbs	2,692 lbs
Fuel tank	13.5 gal	13.5 gal	13.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	25	25	25
City MPG	22	22	22
Highway MPG	30	30	30