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

Updated August 7, 2026 7 items matched

The short answer

In-N-Out Burger is the cheaper of the two. Of the 7 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, In-N-Out Burger is cheaper on 6 of them, by an average of $1.08 per item.

Typical menu price: In-N-Out Burger $4.35 · 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 — In-N-Out Burger's wording first.

Item	In-N-Out Burger	Sonic Drive-In	Difference
Cheeseburger Combovs SONIC Cheeseburger	$8.65	$5.49	$3.16 cheaper at Sonic Drive-In
Cheeseburgervs SONIC Cheeseburger	$4.85	$5.49	$0.64 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger
Neapolitan Shakevs Classic Shake (medium)	$3.30	$4.79	$1.49 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger
French Friesvs French Fries (medium)	$2.65	$2.99	$0.34 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger
Soft Drink (large)	$2.60	$2.99	$0.39 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger
Soft Drink (medium)vs Soft Drink (large)	$2.35	$2.99	$0.64 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger
Soft Drink (small)vs Soft Drink (large)	$2.10	$2.99	$0.89 cheaper at In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger vs Sonic Drive-In at a Glance

	In-N-Out Burger	Sonic Drive-In
Typical menu price	$4.35	$4.29
Average menu price	$4.90	$4.66
Cheapest item	Milk — $1.30	$1.99 Snack Menu items — $1.99
Most expensive item	4x4 (four patties, four cheese) — $10.35	SuperSONIC Bacon Double Cheeseburger — $9.29
Items priced	31	44
Menu sections	5	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	1948	1953
Headquarters	Irvine, California	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Locations	About 400 restaurants across the West and Southwest	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 $4.35 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, In-N-Out Burger gets you in cheaper at $1.30.

In-N-Out Burger is strongest on Double-Double, Animal Style Fries, Neapolitan Shake; 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

In-N-Out Burger

Animal Style, Protein Style, extra spread, chopped chilies and well-done fries are all free modifications — the best no-cost upgrades in fast food.
A Double-Double at $6.35 costs less than a single premium burger at most competitors and contains two patties.
Building a 3x3 at $8.35 is cheaper than a Double-Double plus an extra patty ordered separately.

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.

In-N-Out Burger vs Sonic Drive-In — FAQ

Is In-N-Out Burger cheaper than Sonic Drive-In in 2026?

In-N-Out Burger is cheaper on most matched items — 6 of 7. Across the whole menu Sonic Drive-In is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.29 for a typical item against $4.35 at In-N-Out Burger.

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

On matched items the average difference is $1.08, or about 5% overall. In-N-Out Burger averages $4.90 across 23 priced items; Sonic Drive-In averages $4.66 across 42.

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

In-N-Out Burger starts at $1.30 (Milk) 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.