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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Current Assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 4,182us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | $ 3,016us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue |
| Receivables, net | 371,994us-gaap_ReceivablesNetCurrent | 354,138us-gaap_ReceivablesNetCurrent |
| Inventories | 1,311,702us-gaap_InventoryNet | 1,282,138us-gaap_InventoryNet |
| Other current assets | 81,081us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent | 92,893us-gaap_OtherAssetsCurrent |
| Total current assets | 1,768,959us-gaap_AssetsCurrent | 1,732,185us-gaap_AssetsCurrent |
| Property and Equipment, net | 799,319us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet | 702,011us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet |
| Goodwill | 475,929us-gaap_Goodwill | 476,315us-gaap_Goodwill |
| Other Intangible Assets, net | 83,720us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill | 87,866us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill |
| Other Assets | 55,208us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent | 52,793us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent |
| Total Assets | 3,183,135us-gaap_Assets | 3,051,170us-gaap_Assets |
| Current Liabilities: | ||
| Notes payable - floor plan - trade | 711,618sah_VehicleFloorPlanPayableTrade | 681,030sah_VehicleFloorPlanPayableTrade |
| Notes payable - floor plan - non-trade | 551,118sah_VehicleFloorPlanPayableNonTrade | 570,661sah_VehicleFloorPlanPayableNonTrade |
| Trade accounts payable | 132,405us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent | 126,025us-gaap_AccountsPayableCurrent |
| Accrued interest | 12,409us-gaap_InterestPayableCurrent | 12,653us-gaap_InterestPayableCurrent |
| Other accrued liabilities | 208,654us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesCurrent | 185,951us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesCurrent |
| Current maturities of long-term debt | 30,802us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent | 18,216us-gaap_LongTermDebtCurrent |
| Total current liabilities | 1,647,006us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent | 1,594,536us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent |
| Long-Term Debt | 742,610us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent | 730,157us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent |
| Other Long-Term Liabilities | 69,200us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent | 81,286us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent |
| Deferred Income Taxes | 57,601us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent | 31,552us-gaap_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesNoncurrent |
| Commitments and Contingencies | ||
| Stockholders' Equity: | ||
| Class A convertible preferred stock, none issued | ||
| Paid-in capital | 697,760us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock | 685,782us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock |
| Retained earnings | 376,353us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit | 284,368us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (6,424)us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax | (8,582)us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax |
| Treasury stock, at cost; 23,156,433 Class A shares held at December 31, 2014 and 20,900,264 Class A shares held at December 31, 2013 | (401,712)us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue | (348,666)us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue |
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 666,718us-gaap_StockholdersEquity | 613,639us-gaap_StockholdersEquity |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | 3,183,135us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity | 3,051,170us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity |
| Common Class A [Member] | ||
| Stockholders' Equity: | ||
| Common stock, value |
620us-gaap_CommonStockValue / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = us-gaap_CommonClassAMember |
616us-gaap_CommonStockValue / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = us-gaap_CommonClassAMember |
| Total Stockholders' Equity |
620us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = us-gaap_CommonClassAMember |
616us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = us-gaap_CommonClassAMember |
| Common Class B [Member] | ||
| Stockholders' Equity: | ||
| Common stock, value |
121us-gaap_CommonStockValue / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = us-gaap_CommonClassBMember |
121us-gaap_CommonStockValue / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = us-gaap_CommonClassBMember |
| Total Stockholders' Equity |
$ 121us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = us-gaap_CommonClassBMember |
$ 121us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis = us-gaap_CommonClassBMember |
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Notes payable - floor plan - non-trade. No definition available.
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Notes payable - floor plan - trade. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Excludes cash and cash equivalents within disposal group and discontinued operation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences, net of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards net of valuation allowances expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of long-term debt, after unamortized discount or premium, scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount of current liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer) not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Includes costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered and of liabilities not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total amount due to the entity within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from outside sources, including trade accounts receivable, notes and loans receivable, as well as any other types of receivables, net of allowances established for the purpose of reducing such receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount allocated to treasury stock. Treasury stock is common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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