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2018 Chevrolet Sonic LS
VIN
1G1JB5SH1J4121007
GOOD DEAL
· $327 below typical price
BATON ROUGE, LA
Listed at
$10,295
typical market $10,622 · 8 comps
This 2018 Chevrolet Sonic LS is listed at $10,295 with 81,156 miles in BATON ROUGE, LA.
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Sold by DriveTime of Baton Rouge
9977 Airline Hwy, BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
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VIN report
2018 Chevrolet Sonic LS
VIN 1G1JB5SH1J4121007
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
Past prices, dealers & listing photos
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Market price range
Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 6, 2026This vehicle · $10,295
Below market
$6,195
Typical price
$10,622
Above market
$14,292
This vehicle: $10,295 — $327 below the typical market price ($10,622)
Asking $10,295 · typical market price $10,622 · based on 8 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Jul 16, 2026 · $10,295
Oct 6, 2026 · $10,295
Asking prices recorded across 9 listing dates for VIN 1G1JB5SH1J4121007, spanning 82 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DriveTime of Baton Rouge | BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 | $10,295 | 81,156 mi | 2026-10-06 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DriveTime of Baton Rouge | BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 | $10,295 | 80,949 mi | 2026-09-21 | 12 d ago |
| Off Lease Only Miami | Opa Locka, FL 33054 | $10,999 | 48,726 mi | 2021-04-08 | 1994 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1G1JB5SH1J4121007Trim
LS
Engine
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
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
35
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 2018 Chevrolet Sonic likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$2,511
Fuel
$7,750
Insurance
$8,755
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$24,516
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Chevrolet Sonic has 1 recall campaign 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: 2018 Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD
1 recall campaign on this model year
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SEATSGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V342000
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 2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Sonic over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1,175 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $8,998 |
| June 2026 | $9,264 |
| July 2026 | $8,499 |
| August 2026 | $8,978 |
| September 2026 | $9,720 |
| October 2026 | $10,173 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2018 Chevrolet Sonic with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 7, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic in this catalog, the 2018 Ford Fiesta has the lowest median asking price ($8,255, 155 listings with photos) and the 2018 Kia Optima the highest ($10,629, 593 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 7, 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
2018 Chevrolet Sonic
LS · United States
$10,295Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $9,995 · 15 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $6,995–$14,998
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: LS · 81,156 mi · view VIN
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$334 higher median
2018 Kia Optima
All trims
$10,629Median asking price · 593 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$8,797–$12,695
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$2,040 lower median
2018 Ford Fiesta
All trims
$8,255Median asking price · 155 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,590–$10,499
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$1,620 lower median
2018 Kia RIO
All trims
$8,675Median asking price · 88 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,995–$10,794
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$1,418 lower median
2018 Nissan Versa Note
All trims
$8,877Median asking price · 36 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,606–$10,495
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Sonic LS | $9,995 | $6,995–$14,998 | 15 |
| 2018 Ford Focus All trims | $9,990 | $7,803–$12,694 | 671 |
| 2018 Kia Optima All trims | $10,629 | $8,797–$12,695 | 593 |
| 2018 Ford Fiesta All trims | $8,255 | $6,590–$10,499 | 155 |
| 2018 Kia RIO All trims | $8,675 | $6,995–$10,794 | 88 |
| 2018 Nissan Versa Note All trims | $8,877 | $6,606–$10,495 | 36 |
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 7, 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 | 184 | $11,142 | 100% | 79,398 mi |
| 2019 | 172 | $9,968 | 89% | 92,454 mi |
| 2018 | 126 | $9,239 | 83% | 90,459 mi |
| 2017 | 224 | $7,667 | 69% | 107,191 mi |
| 2016 | 220 | $6,995 | 63% | 104,261 mi |
| 2015 | 310 | $6,898 | 62% | 108,521 mi |
| 2014 | 215 | $5,990 | 54% | 114,854 mi |
| 2013 | 194 | $5,495 | 49% | 114,364 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
