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Year:
2013
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Exterior color:
White
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Mileage:
129,251
Stock #:
256660
VIN:
1G1JC6SG4D4256660
White 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive

 

2013 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Hatchback FWD

129,251 mi

Bakersfield, CA
84 mi away
Fair Deal

$5,998

Year:
2016
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
No Color
Combined gas mileage:
32 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
117,425
Stock #:
564
VIN:
1G1JE6SB0G4141508
No Color 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic

 

2016 Chevrolet Sonic

LTZ Hatchback FWD

117,425 mi

Bakersfield, CA
85 mi away
Fair Deal

$7,128

Year:
2016
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Exterior color:
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
29 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Jet Black/Brick
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
88,099
Stock #:
G4150250
VIN:
1G1JC5SH4G4150250
Nightfall Gray Metallic 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive Automatic

 

2016 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

88,099 mi

Home delivery from Villa Park, IL
Price includes $2,716 shipping
Fair Deal

$9,044

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 $374 shipping
Good Deal

$8,492

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 $1,110 shipping
Fair Deal

$5,087

Year:
2016
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
32 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
95,640
Stock #:
13788/C1
VIN:
1G1JE5SB2G4132805
White 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic
Price drop

-$500

 

2016 Chevrolet Sonic

LTZ Sedan FWD

95,640 mi

Home delivery from Sacramento, CA
Price includes $400 shipping
Fair Deal

$7,899

$7,399

Year:
2013
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Exterior color:
Silver Ice Metallic
Combined gas mileage:
30 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Jet Black/Dark Titanium
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
107,169
Stock #:
B11520B
VIN:
1G1JC5SH9D4141040
Silver Ice Metallic 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive Automatic

 

2013 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

107,169 mi

Home delivery from Houston, TX
Price includes $1,869 shipping
Fair Deal

$6,509

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 $220 shipping
Good Deal

$6,694

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 $166 shipping
Fair Deal

$6,036

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
Combined gas mileage:
32 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
102,000
Stock #:
140782
VIN:
1G1JE5SB1G4140782
Silver 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive Automatic

 

2016 Chevrolet Sonic

LTZ Sedan FWD

102,000 mi

Home delivery from Sacramento, CA
Price includes $439 shipping
Fair Deal

$7,549

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:
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 Bakersfield, CA
Price includes $549 shipping
Fair Deal

$15,547

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 $1,352 shipping
Fair Deal

$7,896

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 $744 shipping
Good Deal

$9,216

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 $2,230 shipping
Fair Deal

$8,980

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 $2,008 shipping
Fair Deal

$11,704

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 $120 shipping
Great Deal

$5,695

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 Bakersfield, CA
Price includes $1,999 shipping
Uncertain

$15,997

Year:
2019
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:
Jet Black/Dark Titanium
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
70,228
Stock #:
H135929
VIN:
1G1JD5SB8K4135929
Summit White 2019 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic

 

2019 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

70,228 mi

Home delivery from Dundalk, MD
Price includes $3,627 shipping
High Priced

$13,326

Year:
2020
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
Red Hot
Combined gas mileage:
30 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Jet Black/Dark Titanium
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
84,257
Stock #:
22742
VIN:
1G1JG6SB9L4127465
Red Hot 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic

 

2020 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Fleet Hatchback FWD

84,257 mi

Home delivery from Lynnwood, WA
Price includes $2,014 shipping
High Priced

$11,212

Year:
2017
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:
31 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Jet Black/Dark Titanium
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
36,225
Stock #:
144918
VIN:
1G1JD5SB1H4155643
Silver Ice Metallic 2017 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic
New arrival

 

2017 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

36,225 mi

Home delivery from Fredericksburg, VA
Price includes $3,554 shipping
High Priced

$16,038

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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