A 2009 Saturn Ion averages $1,999 today, with most selling between $1,800 and $2,400. ForCar prices the Saturn Ion from real US listings across 6 model years ($1,900–$4,800) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2004 Saturn Ion still asks 108% of what a 2009 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 56 sedans we price, that ranks #16, above the 80% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−60.4%). Calculated from 79 listings.
Saturn Ion value by year
What a Saturn Ion is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $1,800 | $2,400 | 4 | |
| 2007 | $1,100 | $4,980 | 15 | |
| 2006 | $1,999 | $5,000 | 41 | |
| 2005 | $1,200 | $2,700 | 10 | |
| 2004 | $1,699 | $4,195 | 5 | |
| 2003 | $2,500 | $3,900 | 4 |
How the Saturn Ion depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Saturn Ion loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Saturn Ion averages $1,999; a 6-year-older one runs about $2,500 — roughly -25% lost over 6 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Saturn Ion hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2009 price a 2004 car still asks. Higher is better — the Saturn Ion sits at #16 of 56, against a class median of 80%.
The Saturn Ion market right now
What the market asks for a Saturn Ion at each model year — the median of 150 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Saturn Ion value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Saturn Ion is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Saturn Ion has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2009 Saturn Ion: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,800, selling private-party nets about $1,999, and a lot asks near $2,400 — a $600 spread on the same car.
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Saturn Ion value FAQ
How much is a Saturn Ion worth?
A 2009 Saturn Ion averages $1,999 today (roughly $1,800–$2,400). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Saturn Ion value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Saturn Ion value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Saturn Ion from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Saturn Ion year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Saturn Ion Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Saturn Ions are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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