Document
Document | Sep. 15, 2020 | Apr. 29, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 15, 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 |