Burger King vs Sonic Drive-In: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 24, 2026 12 items matched

The short answer

Burger King is the cheaper of the two. Of the 12 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Burger King is cheaper on 9 of them, by an average of $1.65 per item.

Typical menu price: Burger King $4.29 · Sonic Drive-In $4.29

Matched Items, Side by Side

The same item on both menus, priced against each other. Where names differ, we matched the closest equivalent — Burger King's wording first.

Item	Burger King	Sonic Drive-In	Difference
2 for $10 Whopper Dealvs 2 for $6 Deal	$10.00	$6.00	$4.00 cheaper at Sonic Drive-In
Original Chicken Sandwichvs Crispy Chicken Sandwich	$5.99	$6.79	$0.80 cheaper at Burger King
French Fries (large)vs French Fries (medium)	$3.89	$2.99	$0.90 cheaper at Sonic Drive-In
Double Cheeseburgervs SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger	$3.79	$8.29	$4.50 cheaper at Burger King
Mozzarella Sticks (4 pc.)vs Mozzarella Sticks (4 pc)	$3.49	$4.49	$1.00 cheaper at Burger King
Onion Rings (medium)vs Onion Rings	$3.39	$4.29	$0.90 cheaper at Burger King
French Fries (medium)	$3.19	$2.99	$0.20 cheaper at Sonic Drive-In
French Toast Sticks (5 pc.)vs French Toast Sticks (4 pc)	$2.99	$3.29	$0.30 cheaper at Burger King
Bacon Cheeseburgervs Bacon Cheeseburger Toaster	$2.99	$7.49	$4.50 cheaper at Burger King
French Fries (small)vs French Fries (medium)	$2.49	$2.99	$0.50 cheaper at Burger King
Sundae	$2.49	$3.99	$1.50 cheaper at Burger King
Soft Drink (medium)vs Soft Drink (large)	$2.29	$2.99	$0.70 cheaper at Burger King

Burger King vs Sonic Drive-In at a Glance

	Burger King	Sonic Drive-In
Typical menu price	$4.29	$4.29
Average menu price	$5.13	$4.66
Cheapest item	Soft Serve Cone — $1.79	$1.99 Snack Menu items — $1.99
Most expensive item	Family Bundle (4 sandwiches, 4 fries) — $25.99	SuperSONIC Bacon Double Cheeseburger — $9.29
Items priced	45	44
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	1954	1953
Headquarters	Miami, Florida	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Locations	About 6,700 restaurants in the United States	More than 3,500 drive-ins across the United States

Which One Should You Order From?

Both menus sit at the same midpoint, $4.29, so neither is the obviously cheaper choice. Averaged across every priced item Sonic Drive-In edges it — $4.66 against $5.13 — which mostly reflects how each chain prices the top of its menu. At the value end, Burger King gets you in cheaper at $1.79.

Burger King is strongest on Whopper, Original Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Fries; Sonic Drive-In on Cherry Limeade, SuperSONIC Bacon Double Cheeseburger, Tots. Neither chain's app prices match the counter, and both discount heavily through their loyalty programmes, so the deals below usually matter more than the few cents between the two menus.

Deals Worth Knowing at Both

Burger King

The BK app runs near-permanent BOGO Whopper and 2-for-$10 offers; paying board price for a Whopper is close to a mistake.
The $5 Your Way Meal covers a Whopper Jr., nuggets, fries and a drink for less than a Whopper alone.
Onion rings cost the same as fries at $3.39 medium and are the more distinctive side — Burger King is one of the few national chains to carry them.

Sonic Drive-In

Happy Hour from 2:00 to 4:00 PM every day takes 50 percent off all drinks and slushes — the single biggest recurring discount in fast food.
The Sonic app frequently offers half-price burgers on Tuesdays and free items with a purchase.
Upgrading to a Route 44 (44 oz) for $0.60 more is the cheapest per-ounce drink on the menu, especially during Happy Hour.

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

Burger King vs Sonic Drive-In — FAQ

Is Burger King cheaper than Sonic Drive-In in 2026?

Burger King is cheaper on most matched items — 9 of 12. Across the whole menu Sonic Drive-In is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.29 for a typical item against $4.29 at Burger King.

What is the price difference between Burger King and Sonic Drive-In?

On matched items the average difference is $1.65, or about 9% overall. Burger King averages $5.13 across 45 priced items; Sonic Drive-In averages $4.66 across 42.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Burger King or Sonic Drive-In?

Burger King starts at $1.79 (Soft Serve Cone) and Sonic Drive-In at $1.99 ($1.99 Snack Menu items).

Are these prices the same at every location?

No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.