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Transaction dateOwner / reported roleActivity / securityShares / unitsReported priceReported valueDetails
September 27, 2018 Filed Oct 1, 2018 21:31 UTC PurchaseClass B Common Stock · Derivative 976,875 $21.44 $20,944,200.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-052853 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 1

SMITH MARCUS G · CIK 0001170912 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by SFC

Disclosed balance after: 9,858,125

Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 976,875 shares

Expires not disclosed

F1 · derivative.exercise_price: Shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis at the option of the reporting person and there is no expiration date.

F2 · shares: The reported securities were purchased in a private, non-market transaction and are held by Sonic Financial Corporation ("SFC"), a North Carolina corporation of which the reporting person is a shareholder and an officer.

F3 · price: Based solely on the average of the closing price of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock for the 30-day trading period ended September 21, 2018, as reported by the New York Stock Exchange.

F1 · derivative.exercise_date: Shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis at the option of the reporting person and there is no expiration date.

F1 · derivative.expiration_date: Shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis at the option of the reporting person and there is no expiration date.

F4 · balance_after: Represents the entire amount of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by SFC. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class B Common Stock held by SFC, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

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September 25, 2018 Filed Oct 2, 2018 20:27 UTC Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 32,207 $19.95 $642,529.65
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-053141 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 408,831

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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July 03, 2018 Filed Jul 9, 2018 16:25 UTC OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 12,570 $20.65 $259,570.50
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001144204-18-037656 · tv498198_form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 4,750,732

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June 20, 2018 Filed Jun 20, 2018 23:36 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
SaleClass A Common Stock 8,500 $23.00 $195,500.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-038875 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 153,535

F1 · kind: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan.

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June 05, 2018 Filed Jun 8, 2018 15:11 UTC OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 1,800 $20.85 $37,530.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001144204-18-033418 · tv496171_4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · Beneficary of IRA

Disclosed balance after: 659,268

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June 05, 2018 Filed Jun 8, 2018 15:11 UTC OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 1,900 $20.79 $39,501.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001144204-18-033418 · tv496171_4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 4,738,162

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May 25, 2018 Filed May 29, 2018 16:03 UTC
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
PurchaseClass A Common Stock 15,000 $21.41 $321,163.50
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-033763 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH O BRUTON · CIK 0000931255 · Director · Executive Chairman · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 909,691

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $21.40 per share to $21.55 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average purchase price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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May 17, 2018 Filed May 22, 2018 20:09 UTC SaleClass A Common Stock 10,000 $21.99 $219,900.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-032288 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DOOLAN VICTOR H · CIK 0001333902 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by trust

Disclosed balance after: 23,840

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $21.90 per share to $22.05 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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April 26, 2018 Filed Apr 26, 2018 17:54 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 6,733 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-026294 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BROOKS WILLIAM R · CIK 0001049979 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 79,212

F1 · price: Restricted stock granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 18, 2017.

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April 26, 2018 Filed Apr 26, 2018 21:57 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 6,733 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-026297 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

TAYLOR R EUGENE · CIK 0001189895 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 25,605

F1 · price: Restricted stock granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 18, 2017.

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April 26, 2018 Filed Apr 26, 2018 21:56 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 6,733 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-026296 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Harris John W. III · CIK 0001598090 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 23,710

F1 · price: Restricted stock granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 18, 2017.

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April 26, 2018 Filed Apr 26, 2018 21:55 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 6,733 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-026295 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DOOLAN VICTOR H · CIK 0001333902 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 19,262

F1 · price: Restricted stock granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 18, 2017.

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April 26, 2018 Filed Apr 27, 2018 17:58 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 6,733 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-026703 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BELK WILLIAM I · CIK 0001079523 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 68,847

F1 · price: Restricted stock granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 18, 2017.

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April 26, 2018 Filed Apr 27, 2018 21:59 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 6,733 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-026704 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

HELLER H ROBERT · CIK 0001102737 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 74,847

F1 · price: Restricted stock granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 18, 2017.

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March 31, 2018 Filed Apr 3, 2018 17:37 UTC
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 6,052 $18.95 $114,685.40
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-023208 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH O BRUTON · CIK 0000931255 · Director · Executive Chairman · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 894,691

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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March 31, 2018 Filed Apr 3, 2018 22:54 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 3,262 $18.95 $61,814.90
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-023326 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 162,035

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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March 31, 2018 Filed Apr 3, 2018 21:50 UTC
DYKE JEFFEVP of Operations
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 4,668 $18.95 $88,458.60
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-023219 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · EVP of Operations

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,316,669

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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March 31, 2018 Filed Apr 5, 2018 22:25 UTC
SMITH BRYAN SCOTTDirector · CEO and President · 10% owner
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 5,227 $18.95 $99,051.65
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-024131 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · Director · CEO and President · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 441,038

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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March 15, 2018 Filed Mar 19, 2018 16:09 UTC
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
Exercise / conversionOptions to purchase · Derivative 183,333 $0.00 Strike: $1.81 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-020556 · doc4.xml · derivative · entry 2

SMITH O BRUTON · CIK 0000931255 · Director · Executive Chairman · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 0

Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 183,333 shares

Expires 2019-03-30

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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March 15, 2018 Filed Mar 19, 2018 16:09 UTC
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
Exercise / conversionClass A Common Stock 183,333 $1.81 $331,832.73
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-020556 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH O BRUTON · CIK 0000931255 · Director · Executive Chairman · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 900,743

Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event.

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March 06, 2018 Filed Jun 7, 2018 10:01 UTC OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 41,000 $19.85 $813,850.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001144204-18-033136 · tv496046_4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · Beneficiary of IRA

Disclosed balance after: 657,468

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March 06, 2018 Filed Jun 7, 2018 10:01 UTC OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 41,000 $19.85 $813,850.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001144204-18-033136 · tv496046_4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 4,736,262

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February 23, 2018 Filed Feb 27, 2018 17:38 UTC
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
GrantClass A Common Stock 107,123 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-014058 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

SMITH O BRUTON · CIK 0000931255 · Director · Executive Chairman · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 717,410

F2 · shares: Represents shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of restricted stock units granted by the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc. pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units may only be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock and are subject to forfeiture based on the satisfaction of performance criteria for fiscal year 2018. If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares vesting on March 31, 2019, thirty percent (30%) of the shares vesting on February 23, 2020, and forty-five percent (45%) of the shares vesting on February 23, 2021.

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February 23, 2018 Filed Feb 27, 2018 17:38 UTC
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock 41,343 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-014058 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH O BRUTON · CIK 0000931255 · Director · Executive Chairman · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 610,287

F1 · shares: Represents the forfeiture of restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan on February 13, 2017 based on the achievement of performance criteria for fiscal year 2017.

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February 23, 2018 Filed Feb 27, 2018 22:39 UTC
SMITH BRYAN SCOTTDirector · CEO and President · 10% owner
GrantClass A Common Stock 92,525 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-014061 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · Director · CEO and President · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 446,265

F2 · shares: Represents shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of restricted stock units granted by the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc. pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units may only be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock and are subject to forfeiture based on the satisfaction of performance criteria for fiscal year 2018. If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares vesting on March 31, 2019, thirty percent (30%) of the shares vesting on February 23, 2020, and forty-five percent (45%) of the shares vesting on February 23, 2021.

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February 23, 2018 Filed Feb 27, 2018 22:39 UTC
SMITH BRYAN SCOTTDirector · CEO and President · 10% owner
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock 35,709 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-014061 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · Director · CEO and President · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 353,740

F1 · shares: Represents the forfeiture of restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan on February 13, 2017 based on the achievement of performance criteria for fiscal year 2017.

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February 23, 2018 Filed Feb 27, 2018 22:42 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
GrantClass A Common Stock 57,737 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-014073 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 165,297

F2 · shares: Represents shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of restricted stock units granted by the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc. pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units may only be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock and are subject to forfeiture based on the satisfaction of performance criteria for fiscal year 2018. If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares vesting on March 31, 2019, thirty percent (30%) of the shares vesting on February 23, 2020, and forty-five percent (45%) of the shares vesting on February 23, 2021.

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February 23, 2018 Filed Feb 27, 2018 22:42 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock 22,283 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-014073 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 107,560

F1 · shares: Represents the forfeiture of restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan on February 13, 2017 based on the achievement of performance criteria for fiscal year 2017.

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February 23, 2018 Filed Feb 27, 2018 22:41 UTC
DYKE JEFFEVP of Operations
GrantClass A Common Stock 82,615 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-014069 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · EVP of Operations

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,321,337

F2 · shares: Represents shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of restricted stock units granted by the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc. pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units may only be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock and are subject to forfeiture based on the satisfaction of performance criteria for fiscal year 2018. If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares vesting on March 31, 2019, thirty percent (30%) of the shares vesting on February 23, 2020, and forty-five percent (45%) of the shares vesting on February 23, 2021.

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February 23, 2018 Filed Feb 27, 2018 22:41 UTC
DYKE JEFFEVP of Operations
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock 31,885 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-014069 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · EVP of Operations

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,238,722

F1 · shares: Represents the forfeiture of restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan on February 13, 2017 based on the achievement of performance criteria for fiscal year 2017.

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February 23, 2018 Filed Feb 27, 2018 22:40 UTC
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Vice Chairman · 10% owner
GrantClass A Common Stock 92,525 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-014065 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Vice Chairman · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 331,360

F3 · shares: Represents shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of restricted stock units granted by the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc. pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units may only be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock and are subject to forfeiture based on the satisfaction of performance criteria for fiscal year 2018. If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares vesting on March 31, 2019, thirty percent (30%) of the shares vesting on February 23, 2020, and forty-five percent (45%) of the shares vesting on February 23, 2021.

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February 23, 2018 Filed Feb 27, 2018 22:40 UTC
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Vice Chairman · 10% owner
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock 24,286 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-014065 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Vice Chairman · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 238,835

F1 · shares: Represents the forfeiture of restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan on February 13, 2017 based on the achievement of performance criteria for fiscal year 2017.

F2 · balance_after: Includes 17,421 shares previously held through SMDA Development 1, LLC, representing the reporting person's proportionate ownership interest in the limited liability company, which were distributed to the reporting person on November 2, 2017 and are now owned directly.

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February 16, 2018 Filed Feb 20, 2018 16:03 UTC
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 12,618 $20.60 $259,930.80
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-011245 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH O BRUTON · CIK 0000931255 · Director · Executive Chairman · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 651,630

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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February 16, 2018 Filed Feb 20, 2018 21:04 UTC
SMITH BRYAN SCOTTDirector · CEO and President · 10% owner
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 10,899 $20.60 $224,519.40
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-011248 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · Director · CEO and President · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 389,449

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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February 16, 2018 Filed Feb 20, 2018 21:06 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 6,801 $20.60 $140,100.60
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-011255 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 129,843

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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February 16, 2018 Filed Feb 20, 2018 21:05 UTC
DYKE JEFFEVP of Operations
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 9,731 $20.60 $200,458.60
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-011254 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · EVP of Operations

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,226,343

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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February 12, 2018 Filed Feb 13, 2018 19:02 UTC
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 12,361 $20.80 $257,108.80
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-009748 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH O BRUTON · CIK 0000931255 · Director · Executive Chairman · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 664,248

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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February 12, 2018 Filed Feb 14, 2018 00:02 UTC
SMITH BRYAN SCOTTDirector · CEO and President · 10% owner
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 10,676 $20.80 $222,060.80
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-009749 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · Director · CEO and President · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 400,348

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

F2 · balance_after: Includes 17,421 shares previously held through SMDA Development 1, LLC, representing the reporting person's proportionate ownership interest in the limited liability company, which were distributed to the reporting person on November 2, 2017 and are now owned directly.

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February 12, 2018 Filed Feb 14, 2018 00:03 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 6,662 $20.80 $138,569.60
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-009751 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 136,644

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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February 12, 2018 Filed Feb 14, 2018 00:03 UTC
DYKE JEFFEVP of Operations
Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock 9,533 $20.80 $198,286.40
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-18-009750 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · EVP of Operations

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,236,074

F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units.

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November 01, 2017 Filed Nov 1, 2017 20:02 UTC
DYKE JEFFEVP of Operations
SaleClass A Common Stock 16,449 $20.09 $330,430.80
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-17-058585 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · EVP of Operations

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,245,607

F2 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $20.00 per share to $20.125 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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October 31, 2017 Filed Nov 1, 2017 20:02 UTC
DYKE JEFFEVP of Operations
SaleClass A Common Stock 8,551 $20.10 $171,833.20
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-17-058585 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · EVP of Operations

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 1,262,056

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $20.00 per share to $20.45 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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October 27, 2017 Filed Oct 31, 2017 21:23 UTC
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
SaleClass A Common Stock 11,000 $20.43 $224,726.70
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-17-058470 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 143,306

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $20.25 per share to $20.55 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote.

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October 06, 2017 Filed Oct 10, 2017 14:15 UTC OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 20,000 $21.34 $426,800.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001144204-17-051809 · tv476666_4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 4,695,262

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May 12, 2017 Filed May 17, 2017 19:25 UTC OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 5,770 $18.50 $106,745.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001144204-17-028152 · v467305_form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · Beneficary of IRA

Disclosed balance after: 698,468

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May 11, 2017 Filed May 17, 2017 19:25 UTC OtherCLASS A COMMON STOCK 7,960 $18.85 $150,046.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001144204-17-028152 · v467305_form4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · Beneficary of IRA

Disclosed balance after: 692,698

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May 03, 2017 Filed May 5, 2017 11:13 UTC
SMITH O BRUTONDirector · Executive Chairman · 10% owner
PurchaseClass A Common Stock 19,273 $18.55 $357,514.15
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-17-030199 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

SMITH O BRUTON · CIK 0000931255 · Director · Executive Chairman · 10% owner

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 676,609

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April 19, 2017 Filed Apr 19, 2017 15:46 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 6,630 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-17-027422 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BELK WILLIAM I · CIK 0001079523 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 62,114

F1 · price: Restricted stock granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 18, 2017.

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April 19, 2017 Filed Apr 19, 2017 15:47 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 6,630 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-17-027425 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

BROOKS WILLIAM R · CIK 0001049979 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 72,479

F1 · price: Restricted stock granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 18, 2017.

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April 19, 2017 Filed Apr 19, 2017 19:57 UTC GrantClass A Common Stock 6,630 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001209191-17-027434 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

HELLER H ROBERT · CIK 0001102737 · Director

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 68,114

F1 · price: Restricted stock granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 18, 2017.

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