2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS

VIN 1G1JA5SHXC4227445

Market price for this build

$4,250

10 comparable listings

No longer listed since around Sep 24, 2026

Last listed by GRAFF CHEVROLET GMC OF MICHIGAN CITY · Michigan City, IN

Last asking price: $5,000
Odometer: 99,953 mi
On the market: 12 days

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Last listed by Graff Chevrolet GMC OF Michigan City

9911 W 300 N, Michigan City, IN 46360

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS

VIN 1G1JA5SHXC4227445

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Mileage Recorded odometer readings

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Market price range

Based on 10 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 15, 2026

Below market

$2,989

Typical price

$4,250

Above market

$7,280

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS for sale near Michigan CityIN

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Price history for this VIN

Sep 12, 2026 · $5,000 Sep 20, 2026 · $5,000

Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 1G1JA5SHXC4227445, spanning 8 days.

Listings

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
GRAFF CHEVROLET GMC OF MICHIGAN CITY	Michigan City, IN 46360	$5,000	99,953 mi	2026-09-20	21 d ago
Bosak Kia	Burns Harbor, IN 46304	$5,261	99,953 mi	2026-09-18	21 d ago
Graff Kia of Chesterton	Burns Harbor, IN 46304	$5,261	99,952 mi	2026-09-17	27 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1G1JA5SHXC4227445

Trim

Engine

1.8L · V4

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,660 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 28 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Chevrolet Sonic likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $8,300

Insurance $4,463

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $19,763

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has 7 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 28 MPG.

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 5 DR FWD

7 recall campaigns on this model year

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EQUIPMENT

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles…

NHTSA campaign 14V417000
POWER TRAIN

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, to June 29, 2012, and equipped with a 6 speed automatic…

NHTSA campaign 14V315000
AIR BAGS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December…

NHTSA campaign 14V300000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic over the last 6 months — the market softened $582 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
May 2026	$5,775
June 2026	$5,300
July 2026	$5,247
August 2026	$5,495
September 2026	$5,500
October 2026	$5,193

A little comparison goes a long way

What else could you drive?

Compare 2012 Chevrolet Sonic with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.

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As of October 15, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic in this catalog, the 2012 Dodge Avenger has the lowest median asking price ($5,024, 78 listings with photos) and the 2012 Ford Fusion the highest ($5,995, 396 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

All trims · United States

$5,005

Comparison catalog median · 89 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$5,199

Median asking price · 61 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$3,995–$6,499

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Chevrolet Sonic All trims	$5,005	$4,595–$6,090	89
2012 Ford Focus All trims	$5,700	$4,495–$6,912	345
2012 Ford Fusion All trims	$5,995	$4,900–$7,995	396
2012 Dodge Avenger All trims	$5,024	$3,995–$6,750	78
2012 Fiat 500 All trims	$5,500	$4,496–$7,022	141
2012 Ford Fiesta All trims	$5,199	$3,995–$6,499	61

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: October 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 5 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2020	182	$11,995	100%	72,786 mi
2019	142	$9,998	83%	91,298 mi
2018	105	$9,283	77%	88,876 mi
2017	192	$7,500	63%	105,281 mi
2016	209	$6,995	58%	105,141 mi
2015	270	$6,746	56%	103,721 mi
2014	196	$5,995	50%	117,116 mi
2013	183	$5,599	47%	107,844 mi