Chick-fil-A vs Sonic Drive-In: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 27, 2026 7 items matched

The short answer

Chick-fil-A is the cheaper of the two. Of the 7 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Chick-fil-A is cheaper on 5 of them, by an average of $1.39 per item.

Typical menu price: Chick-fil-A $5.25 · 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 — Chick-fil-A's wording first.

Item	Chick-fil-A	Sonic Drive-In	Difference
Chicken Sandwich Mealvs Crispy Chicken Sandwich	$10.49	$6.79	$3.70 cheaper at Sonic Drive-In
Grilled Chicken Club Sandwichvs Grilled Chicken Sandwich	$8.35	$6.99	$1.36 cheaper at Sonic Drive-In
Grilled Chicken Sandwich	$6.55	$6.99	$0.44 cheaper at Chick-fil-A
Spicy Chicken Sandwichvs Crispy Chicken Sandwich	$5.85	$6.79	$0.94 cheaper at Chick-fil-A
Original Chicken Sandwichvs Crispy Chicken Sandwich	$5.25	$6.79	$1.54 cheaper at Chick-fil-A
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuitvs Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito	$4.25	$5.29	$1.04 cheaper at Chick-fil-A
Soft Drink (medium)vs Soft Drink (large)	$2.29	$2.99	$0.70 cheaper at Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A vs Sonic Drive-In at a Glance

	Chick-fil-A	Sonic Drive-In
Typical menu price	$5.25	$4.29
Average menu price	$5.56	$4.66
Cheapest item	Icedream Cone — $1.85	$1.99 Snack Menu items — $1.99
Most expensive item	Nuggets (30 pc.) — $18.49	SuperSONIC Bacon Double Cheeseburger — $9.29
Items priced	43	44
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$$	$
Founded	1967	1953
Headquarters	College Park, Georgia	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Locations	More than 3,000 restaurants across the United States	More than 3,500 drive-ins across the United States

Which One Should You Order From?

Sonic Drive-In has the lower typical menu price of the two — $4.29 against $5.25 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Chick-fil-A gets you in cheaper at $1.85.

Chick-fil-A is strongest on Original Chicken Sandwich, Chick-fil-A Nuggets, Waffle Potato 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

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A One is one of the few genuinely strong fast-food loyalty programmes: points on every order, a free item at low thresholds and frequent app-only offers.
A 12-count of Nuggets at $7.79 works out to $0.65 per piece against $0.79 for a 5-count — the sensible order size for anyone eating properly.
An Icedream cone at $1.85 is the cheapest dessert at any major chain, and a large sweet tea at $2.79 undercuts most drive-thru drinks.

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.

Chick-fil-A vs Sonic Drive-In — FAQ

Is Chick-fil-A cheaper than Sonic Drive-In in 2026?

Chick-fil-A is cheaper on most matched items — 5 of 7. Across the whole menu Sonic Drive-In is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.29 for a typical item against $5.25 at Chick-fil-A.

What is the price difference between Chick-fil-A and Sonic Drive-In?

On matched items the average difference is $1.39, or about 16% overall. Chick-fil-A averages $5.56 across 43 priced items; Sonic Drive-In averages $4.66 across 42.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Chick-fil-A or Sonic Drive-In?

Chick-fil-A starts at $1.85 (Icedream 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.