Current report filing

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12 Months Ended
Feb. 12, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
Cover [Abstract]    
Current Fiscal Year End Date   --12-31
Document Type 8-K  
Document Period End Date Feb. 10, 2021  
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.