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v3.20.1
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May 20, 2020
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Cover [Abstract]      
Document Period End Date May 20, 2020    
Document Type 8-K    
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