How much does the 2006 Saturn Ion cost?

The 2006 Saturn Ion has a starting MSRP of $11,925, ranging up to $19,425 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2 from $11,925; 3 from $14,325; Red Line from $19,425.

What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Saturn Ion?

The 2006 Saturn Ion achieves up to 26 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2006 Saturn Ion have?

The 2006 Saturn Ion offers up to 14.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2006 Saturn Ion tow?

The 2006 Saturn Ion has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2006 Saturn Ion come in?

The 2006 Saturn Ion is available in 3 trims (9 total configurations) across Sedan and Coupe body styles with front wheel drive.

2006 Saturn Ion

3 trims · 9 configurations · Sedan, Coupe

Starting MSRP

$11,925 – $19,425

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on 2

Total price (2 MSRP)

$11,925

Typical monthly

$236/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 2006 Saturn Ion trims

2
4 configurations
MSRP
$11,925 – $13,825
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
$14,325 – $16,525
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
$19,425
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
—

Compare 2006 Saturn Ion trim specifications
Spec	24 configurations	34 configurations	Red Line
MSRP	$11,925 – $13,825	$14,325 – $16,525	$19,425
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	23/32	23/32	20/27
Horsepower	140 hp	140 hp	205 hp
Torque	145 lb-ft	145 lb-ft	200 lb-ft
Engine	2.2L I4 gas	2.2L I4 gas	2L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	4
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	14.7	14.7	14.2
Max towing	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: 2gas
3gas
Red Linegas
Fuel type: 2regular unleaded
3regular unleaded
Red Lineregular unleaded
Cylinders: 2I4
3I4
Red LineI4
Displacement: 22.2 L
32.2 L
Red Line2 L
Horsepower: 2140 hp
3140 hp
Red Line205 hp
Torque: 2145 lb-ft
3145 lb-ft
Red Line200 lb-ft
Transmission: 25-speed manual
35-speed manual
Red Line5-speed manual
Drivetrain: 2front wheel drive
3front wheel drive
Red Linefront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 2Sedan
3Sedan
Red LineCoupe
Doors: 24
34
Red Line4
Seating: 25
35
Red Line4
Length: 2185 in
3185 in
Red Line184.5 in
Width: 267.2 in
367.2 in
Red Line67.2 in
Height: 257.4 in
357.4 in
Red Line55.8 in
Wheelbase: 2103.5 in
3103.5 in
Red Line103.2 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 214.7 cu ft
314.7 cu ft
Red Line14.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 214.7 cu ft
314.7 cu ft
Red Line14.2 cu ft
Max towing: 21,000 lbs
31,000 lbs
Red Line—
Curb weight: 22,752 lbs
32,788 lbs
Red Line2,945 lbs
Fuel tank: 213 gal
313 gal
Red Line13 gal

Fuel economy & EV

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

Full specifications by trim
Spec	2	3	Red Line
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 L
Horsepower	140 hp	140 hp	205 hp
Torque	145 lb-ft	145 lb-ft	200 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	Coupe
Doors	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	4
Length	185 in	185 in	184.5 in
Width	67.2 in	67.2 in	67.2 in
Height	57.4 in	57.4 in	55.8 in
Wheelbase	103.5 in	103.5 in	103.2 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft	14.2 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	14.7 cu ft	14.7 cu ft	14.2 cu ft
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	—
Curb weight	2,752 lbs	2,788 lbs	2,945 lbs
Fuel tank	13 gal	13 gal	13 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	26	26	23
City MPG	23	23	20
Highway MPG	32	32	27