2006 Saturn Ion Red LineTrue Cost of Ownership in China
205 hp supercharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (15%), VAT (13%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.1/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$21K
Base: $16K
Annual Total
$9K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$2K
15% of base price
VAT
$2K
13% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$67K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2006 Saturn Ion Red Line — Full Cost Breakdown in China
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $16K |
| Import Duty (15%) | $2K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (13%) | $2K |
| Total Purchase Price | $21K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $4K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $9K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $67K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.618 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Saturn Ion Red Line Fuel Cost Calculator — China
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,650
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$138
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$11.00
10L × ¥1.10
Saturn Ion Red Line Depreciation Curve
The Saturn Ion Red Line loses approximately $8K (50%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $16K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $12K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $11K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $10K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $9K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $8K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Saturn Ion Red Line vs. Competitors in China
How does the Saturn Ion Red Line compare to similar cars available in China?
Saturn
Ion Red Line
Base Price
$16K
Annual Cost in China
$9K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in China
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in China
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in China
$8K
Annual costs estimated for China market. Import duty (15%) and VAT (13%) applied to all models.
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Annual car costs = 77% of average China income ($12K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$12K
In China
Fuel Price
¥1.10/L
Mixed dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
15%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
13%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
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Saturn Ion Red Line in China — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Saturn Ion Red Line in China.
The 2006 Saturn Ion Red Line has a base price of $16,000 USD. In China, after 15% import duty and 13% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $20,792 USD (¥20,792 CNY).