2006 Saturn Ion Red LineTrue Cost of Ownership in South Korea
205 hp supercharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (8%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ₩1.55/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$19K
Base: $16K
Annual Total
$10K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$1K
8% of base price
VAT
$2K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$71K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2006 Saturn Ion Red Line — Full Cost Breakdown in South Korea
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $16K |
| Import Duty (8%) | $1K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $2K |
| Total Purchase Price | $19K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $4K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $800 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $10K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $71K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.694 |
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 — South Korea
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,325
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$194
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$15.50
10L × ₩1.55
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 South Korea
How does the Saturn Ion Red Line compare to similar cars available in South Korea?
Saturn
Ion Red Line
Base Price
$16K
Annual Cost in South Korea
$10K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in South Korea
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in South Korea
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in South Korea
$8K
Annual costs estimated for South Korea market. Import duty (8%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇰🇷 Owning a Car in South Korea
Strong domestic brands keep costs lower.
Moderate for South Korea
Annual car costs = 33% of average South Korea income ($32K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$32K
In South Korea
Fuel Price
₩1.55/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
8%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Asia
Popular Car Brands in South Korea
Saturn Ion Red Line in South Korea — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Saturn Ion Red Line in South Korea.
The 2006 Saturn Ion Red Line has a base price of $16,000 USD. In South Korea, after 8% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $19,008 USD (₩19,008 KRW).