How much does the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic cost?

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic has a starting MSRP of $16,720, ranging up to $21,520 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LS from $16,720; LT Fleet from $17,220; LT from $18,620; Premier from $20,720.

What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic achieves up to 29 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic have?

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic offers up to 47.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic safe?

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic come in?

The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic is available in 4 trims (6 total configurations) across Sedan and Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.

2020 Chevrolet Sonic

4 trims · 6 configurations · Sedan, Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$16,720 – $21,520

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Chevrolet Sonic? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on LS

Total price (LS MSRP)

$16,720

Typical monthly

$331/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2020 Chevrolet Sonic trims

LS
MSRP
$16,720
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/34
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
148 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.9
Max towing
—
LT Fleet
MSRP
$17,220
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/34
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
148 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
47.7
Max towing
—
LT
2 configurations
MSRP
$18,620 – $19,420
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/34
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
148 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.9
Max towing
—
Premier
2 configurations
MSRP
$20,720 – $21,520
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
26/34
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
148 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.9
Max towing
—

Compare 2020 Chevrolet Sonic trim specifications
Spec	LS	LT Fleet	LT2 configurations	Premier2 configurations
MSRP	$16,720	$17,220	$18,620 – $19,420	$20,720 – $21,520
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	26/34	26/34	26/34	26/34
Horsepower	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp
Torque	148 lb-ft	148 lb-ft	148 lb-ft	148 lb-ft
Engine	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	14.9	47.7	14.9	14.9
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LSgas
LT Fleetgas
LTgas
Premiergas
Fuel type: LSregular unleaded
LT Fleetregular unleaded
LTregular unleaded
Premierregular unleaded
Cylinders: LSI4
LT FleetI4
LTI4
PremierI4
Displacement: LS1.4 L
LT Fleet1.4 L
LT1.4 L
Premier1.4 L
Horsepower: LS138 hp
LT Fleet138 hp
LT138 hp
Premier138 hp
Torque: LS148 lb-ft
LT Fleet148 lb-ft
LT148 lb-ft
Premier148 lb-ft
Transmission: LS6-speed shiftable automatic
LT Fleet6-speed shiftable automatic
LT6-speed shiftable automatic
Premier6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LSfront wheel drive
LT Fleetfront wheel drive
LTfront wheel drive
Premierfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LSSedan
LT FleetHatchback
LTSedan
PremierSedan
Doors: LS4
LT Fleet5
LT4
Premier4
Seating: LS5
LT Fleet5
LT5
Premier5
Length: LS173.9 in
LT Fleet159.8 in
LT173.9 in
Premier173.9 in
Width: LS68.3 in
LT Fleet68.3 in
LT68.3 in
Premier68.3 in
Height: LS59.7 in
LT Fleet59.7 in
LT59.7 in
Premier59.7 in
Wheelbase: LS99.4 in
LT Fleet99.4 in
LT99.4 in
Premier99.4 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: LS14.9 cu ft
LT Fleet19 cu ft
LT14.9 cu ft
Premier14.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: LS—
LT Fleet47.7 cu ft
LT—
Premier—
Curb weight: LS2,857 lbs
LT Fleet2,896 lbs
LT2,880 lbs
Premier2,917 lbs
Fuel tank: LS12.2 gal
LT Fleet12.2 gal
LT12.2 gal
Premier12.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LS29
LT Fleet29
LT29
Premier29
City MPG: LS26
LT Fleet26
LT26
Premier26
Highway MPG: LS34
LT Fleet34
LT34
Premier34

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LS	LT Fleet	LT	Premier
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L
Horsepower	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp	138 hp
Torque	148 lb-ft	148 lb-ft	148 lb-ft	148 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Hatchback	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	5	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	173.9 in	159.8 in	173.9 in	173.9 in
Width	68.3 in	68.3 in	68.3 in	68.3 in
Height	59.7 in	59.7 in	59.7 in	59.7 in
Wheelbase	99.4 in	99.4 in	99.4 in	99.4 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	14.9 cu ft	19 cu ft	14.9 cu ft	14.9 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	—	47.7 cu ft	—	—
Curb weight	2,857 lbs	2,896 lbs	2,880 lbs	2,917 lbs
Fuel tank	12.2 gal	12.2 gal	12.2 gal	12.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	29	29	29	29
City MPG	26	26	26	26
Highway MPG	34	34	34	34