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v3.20.1
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May 19, 2020
Apr. 29, 2020
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 8-K  
Document Period End Date May 19, 2020  
Entity Registrant Name SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.  
Written Communications   false
Soliciting Material   false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer   false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Title of 12(b) Security   Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Entity File Number   1-13395
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number   56-2010790
Entity Address, Address Line One   4401 Colwick Road
Entity Address, City or Town   Charlotte,
Entity Address, State or Province   NC
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code   28211
City Area Code (704)  
Local Phone Number 566-2400  
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer   false
Trading Symbol   SAH
Security Exchange Name   NYSE
Amendment Flag   false
Entity Central Index Key   0001043509