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2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT
VIN
1G1JC5SHXG4131749
GOOD DEAL
· $1,530 below typical price
Ypsilanti, MI
Listed at
$5,766
typical market $7,296 · 46 comps
This 2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT is listed at $5,766 with 105,108 miles in Ypsilanti, MI.
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Sold by LaFontaine Kia of Ann Arbor
444 James L Hart Pkwy, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT
VIN 1G1JC5SHXG4131749
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 46 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 14, 2026This vehicle · $5,766
Below market
$4,778
Typical price
$7,296
Above market
$10,020
This vehicle: $5,766 — $1,530 below the typical market price ($7,296)
Asking $5,766 · typical market price $7,296 · based on 46 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $533 (−8.5%) over 28 days.
Sep 16, 2026 · $6,299
Oct 14, 2026 · $5,766
Asking prices recorded across 7 listing dates for VIN 1G1JC5SHXG4131749, spanning 28 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaFontaine Kia of Ann Arbor | Ypsilanti, MI 48197 | $5,766 | 105,108 mi | 2026-10-14 | 6 h ago |
| LaFontaine Chevrolet | Dexter, MI 48130 | $5,451 | 105,108 mi | 2026-08-23 | 1 d ago |
| LaFontaine Chevrolet of Dexter | Dexter, MI 48130 | $5,765 | 105,108 mi | 2026-08-23 | 5 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaFontaine Chevrolet | Dexter, MI 48130 | $5,766 | 105,137 mi | 2026-10-13 | 6 h ago |
| LaFontaine Kia of Ann Arbor | Ypsilanti, MI 48197 | $5,451 | — | 2026-10-12 | 21 h ago |
| LaFontaine Chevrolet, Buick GMC of St. Clair | China, MI 48054 | $5,765 | 105,137 mi | 2026-10-11 | 21 h ago |
| LaFontaine Chevrolet of Dexter | Dexter, MI 48130 | $5,765 | 105,108 mi | 2026-10-05 | 12 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1G1JC5SHXG4131749Trim
LT
Engine
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2016
Made by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
30
MPG
City
27
MPG
Highway
36
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 2016 Chevrolet Sonic likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$659
Fuel
$7,750
Insurance
$7,565
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$21,474
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2016 Chevrolet Sonic has 2 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: 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD
2 recall campaigns on this model year
Check accident & title history →
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio.NHTSA campaign 16V422000
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EQUIPMENTGeneral 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
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 2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Sonic over the last 6 months — the market softened $385 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $7,380 |
| June 2026 | $7,391 |
| July 2026 | $6,925 |
| August 2026 | $7,206 |
| September 2026 | $7,000 |
| October 2026 | $6,995 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2016 Chevrolet Sonic with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 14, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic in this catalog, the 2016 Ford Fiesta has the lowest median asking price ($6,995, 186 listings with photos) and the 2016 Ford Focus the highest ($8,088, 616 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 14, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2016 Chevrolet Sonic
LT · United States
$5,766Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $6,995 · 123 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $5,500–$8,995
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: LT · 105,108 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT | $6,995 | $5,500–$8,995 | 123 |
| 2016 Ford Focus All trims | $8,088 | $6,495–$10,999 | 616 |
| 2016 Hyundai Accent All trims | $6,999 | $5,950–$8,995 | 188 |
| 2016 Ford Fiesta All trims | $6,995 | $5,500–$8,950 | 186 |
| 2016 Dodge Dart All trims | $7,195 | $5,494–$8,995 | 166 |
| 2016 Kia RIO All trims | $6,999 | $5,648–$8,977 | 108 |
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 14, 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 · 2012–2020What 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 | 151 | $11,920 | 100% | 74,534 mi |
| 2019 | 144 | $9,995 | 84% | 90,788 mi |
| 2018 | 102 | $8,999 | 75% | 89,766 mi |
| 2017 | 194 | $7,548 | 63% | 106,298 mi |
| 2016 | 205 | $6,995 | 59% | 104,252 mi |
| 2015 | 264 | $6,754 | 57% | 105,104 mi |
| 2014 | 189 | $5,977 | 50% | 117,779 mi |
| 2013 | 180 | $5,624 | 47% | 109,366 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
