2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS

VIN 1G1JB5SH3D4254579

Typical market price

$4,748

8 comparable listings

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS

VIN 1G1JB5SH3D4254579

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Market price range

Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 3, 2026

Below market

$2,862

Typical price

$4,748

Above market

$9,403

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NHTSA build data for 1G1JB5SH3D4254579

Trim

Engine

1.8L · V4

Transmission

Manual/Standard

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2013

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

$1,550 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2013 Chevrolet Sonic likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $7,750

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $21,550

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic has 6 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 30 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: 2013 Chevrolet Sonic 5 DR FWD

6 recall campaigns on this model year

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EQUIPMENT

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media…

NHTSA campaign 16V257000
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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 13V220000

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 2013 Chevrolet Sonic from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic over the last 6 months — the market softened $301 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
May 2026	$5,900
June 2026	$5,964
July 2026	$5,591
August 2026	$5,500
September 2026	$5,559
October 2026	$5,599

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As of October 3, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic in this catalog, the 2013 Ford Fiesta has the lowest median asking price ($5,500, 121 listings with photos) and the 2013 Ford Focus the highest ($6,000, 437 listings).

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic

All trims · United States

$5,499

Comparison catalog median · 170 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$5,995

Median asking price · 120 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$4,995–$7,400

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2013 Chevrolet Sonic All trims	$5,499	$4,650–$6,714	170
2013 Ford Focus All trims	$6,000	$4,995–$7,795	437
2013 Dodge Dart All trims	$5,999	$4,995–$7,499	236
2013 Ford Fiesta All trims	$5,500	$4,885–$6,999	121
2013 Dodge Avenger All trims	$5,995	$4,599–$7,950	178
2013 Hyundai Accent All trims	$5,995	$4,995–$7,400	120

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 3, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 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

Gen 1 · 2012–2020

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	159	$10,999	100%	80,410 mi
2019	164	$9,990	91%	93,518 mi
2018	126	$8,999	82%	91,758 mi
2017	227	$7,699	70%	107,718 mi
2016	225	$6,995	64%	105,314 mi
2015	306	$6,995	64%	107,146 mi
2014	203	$5,999	55%	114,434 mi
2013	185	$5,500	50%	110,489 mi