2006 Saturn Ion Red LineTrue Cost of Ownership in Hungary
205 hp supercharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (27%), insurance, fuel at Ft1.5/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$22K
Base: $16K
Annual Total
$9K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$2K
10% of base price
VAT
$5K
27% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$68K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2006 Saturn Ion Red Line — Full Cost Breakdown in Hungary
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $16K |
| Import Duty (10%) | $2K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (27%) | $5K |
| Total Purchase Price | $22K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $4K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $350 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $9K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $68K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.603 |
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 — Hungary
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$188
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$15.00
10L × Ft1.50
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 Hungary
How does the Saturn Ion Red Line compare to similar cars available in Hungary?
Saturn
Ion Red Line
Base Price
$16K
Annual Cost in Hungary
$9K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Hungary
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Hungary
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Hungary
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Hungary market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (27%) applied to all models.
🇭🇺 Owning a Car in Hungary
Affordable Eastern European market.
Expensive for Hungary
Annual car costs = 57% of average Hungary income ($16K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$16K
In Hungary
Fuel Price
Ft1.50/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
27%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Europe
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Saturn Ion Red Line in Hungary — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Saturn Ion Red Line in Hungary.
The 2006 Saturn Ion Red Line has a base price of $16,000 USD. In Hungary, after 10% import duty and 27% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $22,352 USD (Ft22,352 HUF).