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Year:
2020
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
Black
Combined gas mileage:
30 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
87,315
Stock #:
19-2001
VIN:
1G1JD5SB4L4122001

 

2020 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

87,315 mi

Winston Salem, NC
76 mi away
Fair Deal

$9,995

Year:
2013
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
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:
151,359
Stock #:
n334a
VIN:
1G1JA5SHXD4213773
 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic
New arrival

 

2013 Chevrolet Sonic

LS Sedan FWD

151,359 mi

Beckley, WV
78 mi away
Fair Deal

$5,327

Year:
2016
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
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:
110,889
Stock #:
124868
VIN:
1G1JC5SG6G4124868
 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic

 

2016 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

110,889 mi

Home delivery from Grayson, KY
Price includes $272 shipping
Fair Deal

$7,122

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:
2016
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Combined gas mileage:
29 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
145,680
Stock #:
11875
VIN:
1G1JC5SH6G4107996
 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive Automatic

 

2016 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

145,680 mi

Winston Salem, NC
86 mi away
Fair Deal

$6,229

Year:
2017
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
29 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
144,153
Stock #:
167404
VIN:
1G1JG6SG9H4167404
White 2017 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic

 

2017 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Fleet Hatchback FWD

144,153 mi

Home delivery from Winchester, VA
Price includes $84 shipping
Good Deal

$6,776

Year:
2020
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.4L I4
Combined gas mileage:
30 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
57,965
Stock #:
127783
VIN:
1G1JD5SB8L4127783
 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic

 

2020 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

57,965 mi

Home delivery from Fredericksburg, VA
Price includes $228 shipping
Great Deal

$10,018

Year:
2016
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:
29 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
112,033
VIN:
1G1JC5SH2G4151283
White 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic
New arrival

 

2016 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

112,033 mi

Home delivery from Selma, NC
Price includes $150 shipping
Good Deal

$6,648

Year:
2013
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:
32 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
53,842
Stock #:
5963
VIN:
1G1JE6SB0D4206384
White 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic

 

2013 Chevrolet Sonic

LTZ Hatchback FWD

53,842 mi

Home delivery from Burton, MI
Price includes $440 shipping
Fair Deal

$8,690

Year:
2017
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Exterior color:
White
Combined gas mileage:
29 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
71,634
Stock #:
26061
VIN:
1G1JG6SG0H4151138
White 2017 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive Automatic
Price drop

-$600

 

2017 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Fleet Hatchback FWD

71,634 mi

Home delivery from Matthews, NC
Price includes $158 shipping
Great Deal

$8,457

$7,857

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:
Gray
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
86,671
Stock #:
117635
VIN:
1G1JG6SB2L4117635
White 2020 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic
New arrival

 

2020 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Fleet Hatchback FWD

86,671 mi

Home delivery from Knoxville, TN
Price includes $235 shipping
Fair Deal

$10,964

Year:
2018
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Hatchback
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Exterior color:
Red
Combined gas mileage:
29 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Black
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
126,000
Stock #:
2692
VIN:
1G1JD6SH8J4124633
Red 2018 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic

 

2018 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Hatchback FWD

126,000 mi

Home delivery from Chesapeake, VA
Price includes $251 shipping
Good Deal

$8,140

Year:
2017
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.8L I4
Exterior color:
Other
Combined gas mileage:
29 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Jet Black/Dark Titanium
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
60,758
Stock #:
133340
VIN:
1G1JD5SHXH4133340
Other 2017 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic

 

2017 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

60,758 mi

Home delivery from Snellville, GA
Price includes $498 shipping
Fair Deal

$11,217

Year:
2017
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Body type:
Sedan
Doors:
4 doors
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:
138 hp 1.4L I4
Exterior color:
Blue
Combined gas mileage:
31 MPG
Fuel type:
Gasoline
Interior color:
Gray
Transmission:
6-Speed Automatic
Mileage:
144,832
Stock #:
48894
VIN:
1G1JD5SB3H4155725
Blue 2017 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan Front-Wheel Drive 6-Speed Automatic
New arrival

 

2017 Chevrolet Sonic

LT Sedan FWD

144,832 mi

Home delivery from Moonachie, NJ
Price includes $602 shipping
Fair Deal

$7,502

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$11,052$10,640 – $11,642
2019$10,030$8,850 – $10,239
2018$9,029$8,488 – $9,937
2017$7,609$7,425 – $8,449
2016$6,930$6,620 – $7,996
2015$6,873$6,398 – $6,874

The Chevrolet Sonic's current nationwide average price is $7,488, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $7,376 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2018 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 user-friendly tech. The all-generations owner rating is 4.1/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its lively performance, value, and practical interior layout. Many also like the wide range of tech options and the Sonic's appeal for city driving.

27.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Sonic models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Sonic for dependable everyday use, good fuel economy, and a comfortable feature set. Expert and owner feedback also points to a practical, easy-to-live-with subcompact that delivers strong value for the money.

  • Owners rate the Chevrolet Sonic between 3.4 and 5.0 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, test-driving carefully, and reviewing vehicle records before you buy.

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

Across all model years, at 58.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Model YearAccident-Free %
202062.3%
201960.3%
201857.6%
201757%
201658.4%
201557.6%
201456.2%

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 %
201644725.7%
201539925.8%
201436524.9%
201733727.6%
201828829.9%
201925728%

These higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer more inventory to compare and often sit in the price range many used-car buyers target. More listings can also make it easier to find the right trim, mileage, and condition combination.

What is the Chevrolet Sonic's resale value?

Model YearCurrent Avg. PriceYear-Over-Year Change
2016$6,930−13.39%
2018$9,029−9.17%
2017$7,609−7.29%
2020$11,052−3.51%
2019$10,030+0.49%
2015$6,873+2.08%

Most model years in this set are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. A couple of years are holding close to flat or edging up, showing that demand remains steady for some versions. The biggest drops are concentrated in the years with the sharpest price movement.

The 2019 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2019, and 2020 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 2018 model is at −9.17% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −7.29%.
  • Deal availability: The 2018 model has 29.9% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 27.6%.
  • Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $6,930.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 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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