Chicken · Updated 2026-08-01
Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner, 2026
Price, calories, and what it actually costs at 257 drive-ins across 10 states.
How much is the Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner, and how many calories?
The Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner (3 piece crispy tender dinner) costs $7.99 at a typical drive-in and has 850 calories. Every Sonic is franchised and sets its own price, so it runs from $5.19 to $10.59 depending on which drive-in you pull into. It is sold at 257 Sonics.
From the real menu price at 257 drive-ins, refreshed 2026-08-01.
Price & Details
- Typical price, 3 piece crispy tender dinner
- $7.99
- Calories
- 850
- Price range
- $5.19 to $10.59
- Most common price
- $8.49 (12% of stores)
- Calories per dollar
- 109
- Category
- Chicken
- Sold at
- 257 drive-ins
- Sizes
- 3 Piece Crispy Tender Dinner, 5 Piece Crispy Tender Dinner, Crispy Tenders Dinner - 3 piece, Crispy Tenders Dinner - 5 piece
What is in the Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner
Three pieces of perfectly breaded 100% all-white meat chicken Crispy Tenders, golden-brown Tots, a thick slice of warm Texas Toast, hand-made Onion Rings and your choice of sauce.
Compared
How the Crispy Tenders Dinner Compare in Chicken
Calories per dollar is the column that says which is the better deal, not just the cheaper one.
| Item | Typical price | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $9.89 | 520 | 52 |
| Premium Chicken Bites | $5.99 | 350 | 58 |
| Crispy Tender | $5.29 | 260 | 48 |
| Cheesy Baja Crispy Tender Wrap | $1.99 | 280 | 141 |
Median price across every drive-in that sells it. The highlighted row is this item.
What it costs
How Much Is the Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner?
Most Sonic drive-ins charge about $7.99 for the Crispy Tenders Dinner. A few go as low as $5.19 or as high as $10.59, because every Sonic is owned separately and sets its own price.
Cheapest
$5.19
the lowest anywhere
Usual price
$7.99
what most people pay
Most expensive
$10.59
the highest anywhere
Every Size
Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner Prices by Size
4 sizes, not priced proportionally. The largest is the cheapest per calorie.
3 Piece Crispy Tender Dinner
$7.99
850 cal · 106 per $
5 Piece Crispy Tender Dinner
$9.79
1020 cal · 104 per $
Crispy Tenders Dinner - 3 piece
$9.29
850 cal · 91 per $
Crispy Tenders Dinner - 5 piece
$10.69
1020 cal · 95 per $
| Size | Typical | Range | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Piece Crispy Tender Dinner | $7.99 | $5.19 to $10.59 | 850 | 106 |
| 5 Piece Crispy Tender Dinner | $9.79 | $7.09 to $12.19 | 1020 | 104 |
| Crispy Tenders Dinner - 3 piece | $9.29 | $5.69 to $12.99 | 850 | 91 |
| Crispy Tenders Dinner - 5 piece | $10.69 | $8.79 to $13.99 | 1020 | 95 |
Median price across every Sonic that sells the size. The highlighted row is the size most stores stock.
State by State
Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner Price by State
Sonic is franchised, so the price is set drive-in by drive-in rather than nationally. Across the 10 states with enough stores to average honestly, the 3 piece crispy tender dinner runs from $6.03 in TN to $9.99 in AZ, a 104% swing for identical food.
| # | State | Avg price | Range | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TN14 stores | $6.03 | $5.19to$8.59 | -$1.79-22.9% |
| 2 | OH5 stores | $6.37 | $6.29to$6.49 | -$1.45-18.5% |
| 3 | LA24 stores | $6.69 | $5.99to$9.49 | -$1.13-14.5% |
| 4 | TX119 stores | $7.56 | $5.29to$8.99 | -$0.26-3.3% |
| 5 | NM6 stores | $7.99 | $7.99to$7.99 | +$0.17+2.2% |
| 6 | MS6 stores | $8.49 | $6.99to$8.89 | +$0.67+8.6% |
| 7 | CA29 stores | $8.85 | $5.99to$10.59 | +$1.03+13.2% |
| 8 | GA21 stores | $8.87 | $5.69to$9.79 | +$1.05+13.4% |
| 9 | VA10 stores | $8.99 | $8.99to$8.99 | +$1.17+15% |
| 10 | AZ8 stores | $9.99 | $9.99to$9.99 | +$2.17+27.7% |
Ranked cheapest to dearest. Diff is against the $7.82 national average. States with fewer than five stores are left out.
Quick answers
Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner: Common Questions
How much is the Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner?
About $7.99 at a typical drive-in. It runs from $5.19 to $10.59 because each Sonic sets its own price.
How many calories are in the Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner?
850 calories, 360 of them from fat. Sonic publishes no protein or carbohydrate figures.
What sizes does the Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner come in?
4: 3 Piece Crispy Tender Dinner, 5 Piece Crispy Tender Dinner, Crispy Tenders Dinner - 3 piece, Crispy Tenders Dinner - 5 piece. Most drive-ins stock the 3 Piece Crispy Tender Dinner.
Why does the Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner cost more at some locations?
Sonic is franchised, so each owner sets the price. That is why this page shows a range, not one number.
Where is the Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner cheapest?
TN, averaging $6.03. AZ is the priciest at $9.99.
Does every Sonic sell the Crispy Tenders Dinner?
It is on the menu at 257 of the 3,357 drive-ins in our data. A few franchises drop items, so check yours.
Can I order the Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner all day?
Yes. It is on the regular menu, so it is available any time the drive-in is open.
How do I find the Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner near me?
Use the Sonic app or the store locator to find your nearest drive-in, then order it at the stall or for pickup.
Can I order the Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner on the app?
Yes. You can order it in the Sonic app for drive-in pickup or delivery, and app-only deals sometimes apply.
What is in the Sonic Crispy Tenders Dinner?
Three pieces of perfectly breaded 100% all-white meat chicken Crispy Tenders, golden-brown Tots, a thick slice of warm Texas Toast, hand-made Onion Rings and your choice of sauce.
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