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Year:
2015
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
Summit White
Combined gas mileage:
30 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
6-Speed Manual
Mileage:
89,254
Stock #:
T261838A
VIN:
1G1JH5SB2F4180973
Summit White 2015 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Manual
New arrival
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2015 Chevrolet Sonic

RS Sedan FWD

89,254 mi

San Diego, CA
21 mi away
Fair Deal

$9,119

Year:
2015
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Combined gas mileage:
30 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
110,526
Stock #:
17626000
VIN:
1G1JC6SHXF4176260
 2015 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic
New arrival

Sponsored Listing

2015 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Hatchback FWD

110,526 mi

San Diego, CA
18 mi away
Fair Deal

$5,995

Year:
2015
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Combined gas mileage:
30 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
110,526
Stock #:
17626000
VIN:
1G1JC6SHXF4176260
 2015 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic
New arrival

 

2015 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Hatchback FWD

110,526 mi

San Diego, CA
18 mi away
Fair Deal

$5,995

Year:
2018
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Exterior color:
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Combined gas mileage:
29 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Jet Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
94,000
Stock #:
115411
VIN:
1G1JD5SH8J4115411
Cajun Red Tintcoat 2018 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive Automatic
New arrival

 

2018 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

94,000 mi

Home delivery from Palm Desert, CA
Price includes $90 shipping
Fair Deal

$8,208

Year:
2013
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Exterior color:
Cyber Gray Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
30 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Jet Black/Dark Titanium
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
129,000
VIN:
1G1JC5SH5D4159003
Cyber Gray Metallic 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic

 

2013 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

129,000 mi

Home delivery from Beaverton, OR
Price includes $1,360 shipping
Fair Deal

$5,338

Year:
2016
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
Silver Ice Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
32 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Jet Black/Dark Titanium
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
96,575
Stock #:
16361
VIN:
1G1JE5SB9G4146992
Silver Ice Metallic 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive Automatic

 

2016 Chevrolet Sonic

LTZ Sedan FWD

96,575 mi

Home delivery from Sherman Oaks, CA
Price includes $187 shipping
Good Deal

$6,660

Year:
2016
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Combined gas mileage:
29 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
125,947
Stock #:
3304
VIN:
1G1JC6SH1G4109015
 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic

 

2016 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Hatchback FWD

125,947 mi

Home delivery from Pomona, CA
Price includes $77 shipping
Fair Deal

$5,947

Year:
2020
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
30 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
20,345
Stock #:
70279506
VIN:
1G1JG6SB9L4106874
White 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive Automatic

 

2020 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Fleet Hatchback FWD

20,345 mi

Store transfer to Escondido, CA
Price includes $999 shipping
Fair Deal

$15,997

Year:
2013
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Exterior color:
Blue
Combined gas mileage:
30 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
83,362
Stock #:
14073
VIN:
1G1JC6SH5D4122099
Blue 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive Automatic

 

2013 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Hatchback FWD

83,362 mi

Home delivery from Everett, WA
Price includes $1,584 shipping
Fair Deal

$8,129

Year:
2020
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
Gray
Combined gas mileage:
30 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
83,640
Stock #:
ON121184
VIN:
1G1JG6SB4L4121184
Gray 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic

 

2020 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Fleet Hatchback FWD

83,640 mi

Home delivery from Portland, OR
Price includes $909 shipping
Fair Deal

$9,381

Customer summary

What people are saying:

4.1

The Chevrolet Sonic remains a strong choice for those seeking a stylish, dependable subcompact car with good fuel economy and comfortable features. Owners appreciate its lively performance, user-friendly interior, and the wide array of tech options. Complaints typically highlight concerns over road noise, issues with acceleration lag until the turbo kicks in, and certain interior spaces feeling cramped. Overall, the Sonic offers great value, especially for city driving, but might not cater to everyone’s preference for comfort and feature standardization across trims.

AI generated from the text of customer reviews.

Year:
2020
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
Silver
Combined gas mileage:
30 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
133,362
Stock #:
CH-2827291272
VIN:
1G1JD5SB7L4127323
Silver 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive Automatic

 

2020 Chevrolet Sonic

Premier Sedan FWD

133,362 mi

Home delivery from Houston, TX
Price includes $1,922 shipping
Fair Deal

$8,672

Year:
2013
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Exterior color:
Silver
Combined gas mileage:
30 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
27,025
Stock #:
2013CHEVYSONIC4DR27KMILES+
VIN:
1G1JC6SH2D4158431
Silver 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive Automatic

 

2013 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Hatchback FWD

27,025 mi

Home delivery from San Antonio, TX
Price includes $1,692 shipping
Fair Deal

$11,387

Year:
2016
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.4L I4
Combined gas mileage:
32 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
64,880
Stock #:
156917
VIN:
1G1JC5SB4G4156917
 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic
Price drop

-$251

 

2016 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

64,880 mi

San Diego, CA
16 mi away
Good Deal

$6,750

$6,499

Year:
2015
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
30 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
91,217
VIN:
1G1JC5SG1F4170526
White 2015 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive Automatic

 

2015 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

91,217 mi

Home delivery from Reseda, CA
Price includes $113 shipping
Good Deal

$5,688

Year:
2016
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
Gray
Combined gas mileage:
29 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
83,703
Stock #:
28782028
VIN:
1G1JG6SB8G4168837
Gray 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive Automatic

 

2016 Chevrolet Sonic

RS Hatchback FWD

83,703 mi

Store transfer to Escondido, CA
Price includes $1,999 shipping
Uncertain

$15,997

Year:
2016
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
29 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
94,092
Stock #:
129471
VIN:
1G1JC5SH3G4129471
Black 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic

 

2016 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

94,092 mi

Home delivery from Springfield, MO
Price includes $1,365 shipping
Uncertain

$11,363

Year:
2016
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.4L I4
Combined gas mileage:
32 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
64,880
Stock #:
156917
VIN:
1G1JC5SB4G4156917
 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic
Price drop

-$251

Sponsored Listing

2016 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

64,880 mi

San Diego, CA
16 mi away
Good Deal

$6,750

$6,499

How much does the Chevrolet Sonic cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Sonic prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

Model YearCurrent Avg. PriceYear-Round Range
2020$10,979$10,635 – $11,642
2019$9,222$8,849 – $9,993
2018$8,531$8,483 – $9,118
2017$7,488$7,423 – $8,401
2016$6,800$6,623 – $7,569
2015$6,810$6,401 – $6,874
2014$5,745$5,639 – $6,291

The Chevrolet Sonic's current nationwide average price is $7,307, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $7,300 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2018, 2019, and 2020 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Sonic a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Sonic earns a solid reputation with shoppers who want a stylish subcompact with good fuel economy, comfortable features, and a user-friendly interior. The all-generations owner rating is 4.1/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its lively performance, wide array of tech options, and strong value for city driving.

29.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Sonic models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Sonic for its dependable character, comfortable features, and efficient everyday driving. Expert and owner feedback also points to a car that delivers strong value, especially when you want a practical subcompact with appealing tech and a lively feel.

  • Owners rate the Chevrolet Sonic between 3.4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history, accident records, and the condition of the specific car you choose.

What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Sonic?

Across all model years, at 59.2% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Model YearAccident-Free %
202061.4%
201962.8%
201861.6%
201759.5%
201656.8%
201556.2%
201456.4%

What Chevrolet Sonic do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Sonic years with the most listings are 2016, 2015, and 2014.

Model YearTotal ListingsGood + Great Deals %
201638929.3%
201538829.6%
201438527.8%
201730929.1%
201827129.2%
201925832.9%

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price combination. They also often become the most familiar choices in the used market.

What is the Chevrolet Sonic's resale value?

Model YearCurrent Avg. PriceYear-Over-Year Change
2017$7,488−10.87%
2016$6,800−9.47%
2014$5,745−6.59%
2018$8,531−5.4%
2019$9,222−3.81%
2020$10,979−2.98%
2015$6,810+0.66%

Most model years are priced below where they were a year ago, which creates a favorable setup for used buyers. The largest drops are concentrated in the middle of the lineup, while one year shows a slight increase. Overall, the pattern points to softer pricing across much of the range.

The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2020, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Sonic now?

Buy now if:

  • Price trend: The 2019 model is at −3.81% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −5.4%.
  • Deal availability: The 2019 model has 32.9% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 29.2%.
  • Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $6,800.

If you're buying used today, the 2016 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic compare to the 2015 Ford Fiesta?

Spec2020 Chevrolet Sonic2015 Ford Fiesta
Starting MSRP$16,720$14,455
Engine1.4L 138 hp I41.6L 120 hp I4
Horsepower138 hp @ 4900 rpm120 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG/MPGe (city)2628
MPG/MPGe (highway)3436
Average used price$10,979$6,407
Listings available184407
Good & great deal share34.2%27.8%
Accident-free share61.4%58.5%

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

*CarGurus meticulously monitors the prices of millions of pre-owned vehicle listings, offering users precise and up-to-date market insights. Historical pricing data excludes any additional dealer fees as of May 3, 2026.

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