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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value
Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were as follows:
Fair Value Based on Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies (1) $ 38,805  $ 35,739 
Total assets $ 38,805  $ 35,739 
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation plan (2) $ 24,068  $ 20,685 
Total liabilities $ 24,068  $ 20,685 
(1)Included in other assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Included in other long-term liabilities in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Fair Value and Carrying Value of Significant Fixed Rate Long-Term Debt
As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the fair value and carrying value of Sonic’s significant fixed rate long-term debt were as follows:
September 30, 2021 December 31, 2020
Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value
(In thousands)
6.125% Notes (1) $ 260,625  $ 250,000  $ 263,438  $ 250,000 
(1)As determined by market quotations from similar securities as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively (Level 2).