Trim Report

Chevrolet Sonic LT2016

Includes:SONIC|LT
$650
Starting From
463
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 463 active dealer listings as of

Min $650
Max $17,597
From $650
Fresh

LT Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,900
$3K–$14K
84 listings97,619 avg miles
LS
From$900
96 listings|$900–$16K
LT
From$650
463 listings|$650–$18K
LTZ
From$1,900
72 listings|$2K–$10K
Premier
From$4,995
52 listings|$5K–$17K
RS
From$1,989
23 listings|$2K–$14K

2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT Pricing

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Where to Find Chevrolet Sonic LT

Location data for all 2016 Chevrolet Sonic trims combined

34States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (13%), but the remaining listings are spread across 33 other states nationwide.

Chevrolet Sonic Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Chevrolet Sonic trims

Elevated

The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 48 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
48
Complaints
8
Crashes
1
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic has accumulated 48 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other6
02Electrical System6
03Air Bags6
04Engine4
05Electronic Stability Control (esc),engine2
48 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Chevrolet Sonic Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Chevrolet Sonic trims

28–32mpg combined
·
24-28city
·
33-38hwy
·
$2,100-$2,400/yr

With 12 configurations tested, the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic ranges from 28 to 32 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Sonic - Manual 6-spd
32mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city38 hwy~$2,100/yr8/10 Clean
Sonic 5 - Manual 6-spd
32mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city38 hwy~$2,100/yr8/10 Clean
Sonic - Automatic (S6)
30mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city36 hwy~$2,250/yr7/10 Clean
Sonic 5 - Automatic (S6)
30mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city36 hwy~$2,250/yr7/10 Clean
Sonic - Manual 5-spd
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city34 hwy~$2,350/yr7/10 Clean
Sonic 5 - Manual 5-spd
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city34 hwy~$2,350/yr7/10 Clean
Sonic 5 RS - Manual 6-spd
29mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city33 hwy~$2,350/yr7/10 Clean
Sonic RS - Manual 6-spd
29mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city33 hwy~$2,350/yr7/10 Clean
Sonic - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city34 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean
Sonic 5 - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city34 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean
Sonic 5 RS - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city33 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean
Sonic RS - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city33 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

LT Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT

How does the LT compare to other Chevrolet Sonic trims?

with 463 listings tracked, the LT sits in a specific spot in the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT?

The LT shares its core mechanicals with other Chevrolet Sonic trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for unknown or other issues, the most commonly reported problem area. The 2016 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Chevrolet Sonic LT?

The best model year for the Chevrolet Sonic LT comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Chevrolet Sonic overview.

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