2007 Saturn Ion Red LineTrue Cost of Ownership in Mexico
205 hp supercharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (20%), VAT (16%), insurance, fuel at $0.8/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$21K
Base: $15K
Annual Total
$8K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$3K
20% of base price
VAT
$3K
16% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$60K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2007 Saturn Ion Red Line — Full Cost Breakdown in Mexico
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $15K |
| Import Duty (20%) | $3K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (16%) | $3K |
| Total Purchase Price | $21K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $3K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $8K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $60K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.525 |
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 — Mexico
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,200
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$100
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$8.00
10L × $0.80
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 | $15K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $12K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $10K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $9K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $8K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $8K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Saturn Ion Red Line vs. Competitors in Mexico
How does the Saturn Ion Red Line compare to similar cars available in Mexico?
Saturn
Ion Red Line
Base Price
$15K
Annual Cost in Mexico
$8K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Mexico
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Mexico
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Mexico
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Mexico market. Import duty (20%) and VAT (16%) applied to all models.
🇲🇽 Owning a Car in Mexico
Low insurance costs, moderate fuel.
Very Expensive for Mexico
Annual car costs = 79% of average Mexico income ($10K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$10K
In Mexico
Fuel Price
$0.80/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
20%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
16%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
North America
Popular Car Brands in Mexico
Saturn Ion Red Line in Mexico — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Saturn Ion Red Line in Mexico.
The 2007 Saturn Ion Red Line has a base price of $15,000 USD. In Mexico, after 20% import duty and 16% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $20,880 USD ($20,880 MXN).