How much does the 2005 Saturn Ion cost?

The 2005 Saturn Ion has a starting MSRP of $11,430, ranging up to $20,885 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 1 from $11,430; 2 from $14,380; 3 from $15,905; Red Line from $20,885.

What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Saturn Ion?

The 2005 Saturn Ion achieves up to 26 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2005 Saturn Ion have?

The 2005 Saturn Ion offers up to 14.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2005 Saturn Ion tow?

The 2005 Saturn Ion has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2005 Saturn Ion come in?

The 2005 Saturn Ion is available in 4 trims (11 total configurations) across Sedan and Coupe body styles with front wheel drive.

2005 Saturn Ion

4 trims · 11 configurations · Sedan, Coupe

Starting MSRP

$11,430 – $20,885

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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 2005 Saturn Ion trims

1
2 configurations
MSRP
$11,430 – $12,410
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/32
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.7
Max towing
1,000 lbs
2
4 configurations
MSRP
$14,380 – $15,830
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/32
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.7
Max towing
1,000 lbs
3
4 configurations
MSRP
$15,905 – $17,580
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/32
Horsepower
140 hp
Torque
145 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.7
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Red Line
MSRP
$20,885
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/27
Horsepower
205 hp
Torque
200 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.2
Max towing
1,000 lbs

Compare 2005 Saturn Ion trim specifications
Spec	12 configurations	24 configurations	34 configurations	Red Line
MSRP	$11,430 – $12,410	$14,380 – $15,830	$15,905 – $17,580	$20,885
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	23/32	23/32	23/32	20/27
Horsepower	140 hp	140 hp	140 hp	205 hp
Torque	145 lb-ft	145 lb-ft	145 lb-ft	200 lb-ft
Engine	2.2L I4 gas	2.2L I4 gas	2.2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	4
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	14.7	14.7	14.7	14.2
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs

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
Red Linegas
Fuel type: 1regular unleaded
2regular unleaded
3regular unleaded
Red Lineregular unleaded
Cylinders: 1I4
2I4
3I4
Red LineI4
Displacement: 12.2 L
22.2 L
32.2 L
Red Line2 L
Horsepower: 1140 hp
2140 hp
3140 hp
Red Line205 hp
Torque: 1145 lb-ft
2145 lb-ft
3145 lb-ft
Red Line200 lb-ft
Transmission: 15-speed manual
25-speed manual
35-speed manual
Red Line5-speed manual
Drivetrain: 1front wheel drive
2front wheel drive
3front wheel drive
Red Linefront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 1Sedan
2Sedan
3Sedan
Red LineCoupe
Doors: 14
24
34
Red Line2
Seating: 15
25
35
Red Line4
Length: 1184.5 in
2184.5 in
3184.5 in
Red Line185 in
Width: 167.2 in
267.2 in
367.2 in
Red Line67.9 in
Height: 157.4 in
257.4 in
357.4 in
Red Line55.8 in
Wheelbase: 1103.2 in
2103.2 in
3103.2 in
Red Line103.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 114.7 cu ft
214.7 cu ft
314.7 cu ft
Red Line14.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 114.7 cu ft
214.7 cu ft
314.7 cu ft
Red Line14.2 cu ft
Max towing: 11,000 lbs
21,000 lbs
31,000 lbs
Red Line1,000 lbs
Curb weight: 12,722 lbs
22,743 lbs
32,772 lbs
Red Line2,933 lbs
Fuel tank: 113.2 gal
213.2 gal
313.2 gal
Red Line13.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 126
226
326
Red Line23
City MPG: 123
223
323
Red Line20
Highway MPG: 132
232
332
Red Line27

Full specifications by trim
Spec	1	2	3	Red Line
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2.2 L	2.2 L	2.2 L	2 L
Horsepower	140 hp	140 hp	140 hp	205 hp
Torque	145 lb-ft	145 lb-ft	145 lb-ft	200 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Coupe
Doors	4	4	4	2
Seating	5	5	5	4
Length	184.5 in	184.5 in	184.5 in	185 in
Width	67.2 in	67.2 in	67.2 in	67.9 in
Height	57.4 in	57.4 in	57.4 in	55.8 in
Wheelbase	103.2 in	103.2 in	103.2 in	103.5 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft	14.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft	14.2 cu ft
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs
Curb weight	2,722 lbs	2,743 lbs	2,772 lbs	2,933 lbs
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	13.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	26	26	26	23
City MPG	23	23	23	20
Highway MPG	32	32	32	27