Dunkin' vs Sonic Drive-In: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 4 items matched

The short answer

Sonic Drive-In is the cheaper of the two. Of the 4 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Sonic Drive-In is cheaper on 2 of them, by an average of $0.40 per item.

Typical menu price: Dunkin' $4.49 · 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 — Dunkin''s wording first.

Item	Dunkin'	Sonic Drive-In	Difference
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissantvs Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito	$5.49	$5.29	$0.20 cheaper at Sonic Drive-In
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagelvs Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito	$5.29	$5.29	same
2 for $5 Sandwich Dealvs 2 for $6 Deal	$5.00	$6.00	$1.00 cheaper at Dunkin'
Iced Tea (medium)vs Iced Tea (large)	$3.19	$2.79	$0.40 cheaper at Sonic Drive-In

Dunkin' vs Sonic Drive-In at a Glance

	Dunkin'	Sonic Drive-In
Typical menu price	$4.49	$4.29
Average menu price	$5.00	$4.66
Cheapest item	Donut (each) — $1.79	$1.99 Snack Menu items — $1.99
Most expensive item	Box O' Joe (10 cups) — $19.99	SuperSONIC Bacon Double Cheeseburger — $9.29
Items priced	42	44
Menu sections	5	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	1950	1953
Headquarters	Canton, Massachusetts	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Locations	More than 9,500 restaurants in 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 $4.49 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Dunkin' gets you in cheaper at $1.79.

Dunkin' is strongest on Iced Coffee, Original Blend Hot Coffee, Glazed Donut; 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

Dunkin'

The $5 and $6 Meal Deals bundle a hot breakfast item with a medium coffee for roughly the price of the coffee plus a dollar.
A dozen donuts at $14.99 is $1.25 each against $1.79 bought singly — the box is worth it from about seven donuts onwards.
A Wake-Up Wrap at $2.79 is the cheapest hot breakfast at any national chain and pairs with the $5 Meal Deal.

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.

Dunkin' vs Sonic Drive-In — FAQ

Is Dunkin' cheaper than Sonic Drive-In in 2026?

Sonic Drive-In is cheaper on most matched items — 2 of 4. Across the whole menu Sonic Drive-In is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.29 for a typical item against $4.49 at Dunkin'.

What is the price difference between Dunkin' and Sonic Drive-In?

On matched items the average difference is $0.40, or about 7% overall. Dunkin' averages $5.00 across 42 priced items; Sonic Drive-In averages $4.66 across 42.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Dunkin' or Sonic Drive-In?

Dunkin' starts at $1.79 (Donut (each)) 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.