Current report filing

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v3.20.2
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Sep. 08, 2020
Apr. 29, 2020
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 8-K  
Document Period End Date Sep. 08, 2020  
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  
Entity Registrant Name SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.