For the same model year, dealers ask 38 points more than private sellers; TX is the cheapest state at -5% and WA the priciest at +79%; a four-wheel drive Vue asks +23% against the median of its model year.
Saturn Vue price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | — | 10 | |
| 2009 | — | 20 | |
| 2008 | — | 28 | |
| 2007 | — | 7 | |
| 2006 | — | 15 | |
| 2003 | — | 6 |
For the 2006 model year, the Saturn Vue has a median asking price of $2,500; the Jeep Commander asks $4,500 and the Subaru B9 Tribeca $2,900. It is the cheapest of the three, 44% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Saturn Vue the dealer markup works out at 38% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 144 | -2.9% | $2,719 |
| Dealer | 79 | +34.6% | $3,967 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2008 Vue, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 100–125k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 33%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–125k miles | 14 | |
| 125–150k miles | 18 | |
| 150–175k miles | 11 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Saturn Vue is drivetrain: 4WD asks +23% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 44 | +23.1% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 107 | +13.1% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Saturn Vue asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +79%, cheapest TX at -5% — 84 points apart, which on a $2,900 car is roughly $2,430.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 15 | |
| FL | 27 | |
| MN | 21 | |
| CA | 30 | |
| OR | 15 | |
| CO | 19 | |
| WI | 12 | |
| WA | 15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Saturn Vue cost?
The median asking price is $2,900 across 251 live listings. A 2003 asks about $2,300 and a 2010 about $3,100. The most listed year is 2008, at $3,500.
Is a used Vue cheaper than a Jeep Commander?
Yes. For the 2006 model year the Vue has a median asking price of $2,500 and the Jeep Commander $4,500, so the Vue asks 44% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a Vue from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 34.6% above and private sellers 2.9% below, a gap of about $1,163 on a 2010 at $3,100.
How much value does a Vue lose per 25,000 miles?
About 20% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2008 Vue, measured from the 125–150k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Saturn Vue valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Vue?
Of the states with enough listings, TX asks least at -4.8% against the national median, and WA most at +79.0%. On the typical $2,900 Vue that spread is about $2,430.
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