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Used Cars for Sale Insights

What's the price of a used Chevrolet Sonic sedan by year?

Average price by year
Average mileage by year
Year Price Mileage
2020 $9,348 to $14,261 30,897 to 100,128 miles
2019 $7,259 to $12,954 35,435 to 123,991 miles
2018 $7,441 to $12,866 35,733 to 125,151 miles
2017 $6,355 to $10,685 46,432 to 133,206 miles
2016 $5,399 to $10,495 46,901 to 146,792 miles
Year Price Mileage
2020 $9,474 to $14,414 29,152 to 108,735 miles
2019 $7,476 to $12,662 44,847 to 123,210 miles
2018 $6,763 to $12,102 40,103 to 134,414 miles
2017 $5,760 to $10,501 48,919 to 143,421 miles
2016 $5,365 to $9,932 49,572 to 141,160 miles

How to save money when buying a used Chevrolet Sonic?

Bodystyle A Sonic Sedan is $765 cheaper than a Hatchback
Transmission Buying a Chevrolet Sonic with stick shift instead of a automatic transmission can save you $327

What colors are the best deals for a Chevrolet Sonic?

Least Expensive Color

White

$295

Average Savings

Most Expensive Color

Orange

$609

Average Premium

Average car color pricing for a used Chevrolet Sonic?

Rank Color Compared to Avg. Price
White $295 Savings
Blue $211 Savings
Brown $164 Savings
Black $118 Higher
Silver $132 Higher
Gray $255 Higher
Red $268 Higher
Green $332 Higher
Yellow $394 Higher
Orange $609 Higher

What Chevrolet Sonic color has the best resale value?

Price differences by car color compared to the average price of a used Chevrolet Sonic

What is the best time to buy a used Chevrolet Sonic?

Good times to buy

$237 Average Savings

January, August, September, October, November, December are good times to buy to find the best prices.

Good times to sell

$241 Average Premium

February, March, April, May, June, July are good times to sell to get the best prices.

Average Price of Chevrolet Sonic Trims

Trim Average Price Listings Specs

Chevrolet Sonic LT Auto (2013-2019)

$7,254 708 Listings
Body Style Hatchback, Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Chevrolet Sonic LT (2012, 2020)

$8,880 188 Listings
Body Style Hatchback, Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Chevrolet Sonic LS Auto (2013-2019)

$6,989 149 Listings
Body Style Hatchback, Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Auto (2013-2016)

$6,754 123 Listings
Body Style Hatchback, Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Chevrolet Sonic Premier Auto (2017-2019)

$8,312 86 Listings
Body Style Hatchback, Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Chevrolet Sonic LT Auto Fleet (2017-2019)

$8,038 60 Listings
Body Style Hatchback
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Chevrolet Sonic LS (2012, 2020)

$7,376 32 Listings
Body Style Hatchback, Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Chevrolet Sonic LT Manual (2013-2019)

$7,181 26 Listings
Body Style Hatchback, Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Chevrolet Sonic RS Auto (2013-2016)

$7,627 26 Listings
Body Style Hatchback, Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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Chevrolet Sonic LTZ (2012)

$6,290 18 Listings
Body Style Hatchback, Sedan
Drive Train FWD
Fuel Type Gas
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How much is a Chevrolet Sonic?

Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
  • A new Chevrolet Sonic Sedan's average price is $19,089 and the price range is $16,013 to $21,651
  • A 3-year-old used Chevrolet Sonic Sedan's average price is $18,799 with a price range of $14,998 to $22,024

See below for the average Chevrolet Sonic Sedan price across model years.

Chevrolet Sonic Sedan 2017-2022
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan 2012-2017 $10,333
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan 2007-2012

The average price for a 3-year-old used small car is $17,097, with the Chevrolet Sonic Sedan's price typically $1,702 above average for this vehicle type.

Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
  • A new Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback's average price is $19,277 and the price range is $16,995 to $21,835
  • A 3-year-old used Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback's average price is $14,943 with a price range of $10,985 to $18,552

See below for the average Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback price across model years.

Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback 2016-2021 $13,206
Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback 2011-2016
Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback 2006-2011

The average price for a 3-year-old used small car is $17,097, with the Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback's price typically $2,154 below average for this vehicle type.

Is the Chevrolet Sonic a good car?

Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
  • The Chevrolet Sonic Sedan earns an ISC quality score of 8.3 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
  • The Chevrolet Sonic Sedan is ranked 13th in quality in the small car category, with the Ford Focus Sedan ranked just above it and the Kia Forte ranked just below it
  • The best-ranked small car for quality is the Honda Civic Coupe
See our full list of the Best Small Cars
Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
  • The Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback earns an ISC quality score of 7.8 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
  • The Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback is ranked 27th in quality in the small car category, with the Dodge Dart ranked just above it and the Nissan Sentra ranked just below it
  • The best-ranked small car for quality is the Honda Civic Coupe
See our full list of the Best Small Cars

How long do Chevrolet Sonics last?

Chevrolet Sonic Sedan
  • The Chevrolet Sonic Sedan is the 23rd most reliable vehicle in the small car category, with a reliability score of 7.5.
  • Approximately 0.1% of all Chevrolet Sonic Sedans on the road have reached 200,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.8% for the small car category
  • The best-ranked small car for reliability is the Volkswagen Golf hatchback
Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback
  • The Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback is the 38th most reliable vehicle in the small car category, with a reliability score of 6.4.
  • Approximately 0.1% of all Chevrolet Sonic Hatchbacks on the road have reached 200,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.8% for the small car category
  • The best-ranked small car for reliability is the Volkswagen Golf hatchback
Chevrolet Sonic
  • The Chevrolet Sonic is the 12th most reliable vehicle in the small car category, with a reliability score of 7.5.
  • Approximately 0.1% of all Chevrolet Sonics on the road have reached 200,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 0.8% for the small car category
  • The best-ranked small car for reliability is the Volkswagen Golf hatchback
See below for the reliability scores of various cars in the small car category:
Volkswagen Golf hatchback 9.0
Honda Civic hatchback 7.9
Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback hatchback 7.9
Mazda Mazda3 Sedan sedan 7.7
Honda Civic sedan 7.7
Volkswagen Jetta sedan 7.6
Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback 7.5
Toyota Corolla sedan 7.4
Chevrolet Spark hatchback 7.4
Subaru Impreza sedan 7.3
Kia Rio 5-Door hatchback 7.3
Subaru WRX sedan 7.2
Kia Forte sedan 7.2
MINI Hardtop 4 Door hatchback 7.1
MINI Hardtop 2 Door hatchback 7.1
Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback 7.1
Hyundai ELANTRA sedan 7.0
Hyundai VELOSTER coupe 6.9
Nissan Sentra sedan 6.8
Kia Rio sedan 6.7
Nissan Versa sedan 6.7
Hyundai ACCENT sedan 6.6
Toyota Corolla Hatchback hatchback
Toyota GR Corolla hatchback
Kia K4 sedan
Hyundai ELANTRA N sedan
Volkswagen Jetta GLI sedan
Volkswagen Golf R hatchback
Mitsubishi Mirage G4 sedan