Burgers · Updated 2026-08-01
Sonic Plain SONIC Cheeseburger, 2026
Price, calories, and what it actually costs at 3,361 drive-ins across 38 states.
How much is the Sonic Plain SONIC Cheeseburger, and how many calories?
The Sonic Plain SONIC Cheeseburger (plain sonic® cheeseburger) costs $5.69 at a typical drive-in and has 630 calories. Every Sonic is franchised and sets its own price, so it runs from $4.69 to $8.49 depending on which drive-in you pull into. It is sold at 3,361 Sonics.
From the real menu price at 3,361 drive-ins, refreshed 2026-08-01.
Price & Details
- Typical price, plain sonic® cheeseburger
- $5.69
- Calories
- 630
- Price range
- $4.69 to $8.49
- Most common price
- $5.49 (16% of stores)
- Calories per dollar
- 110
- Category
- Burgers
- Sold at
- 3,361 drive-ins
- Sizes
- Plain SONIC® Cheeseburger, Plain SONIC® Cheeseburger Combo
What is in the Sonic Plain SONIC Cheeseburger
The Plain SONIC® Cheeseburger is a juicy 100% pure beef patty and melty American cheese.
Compared
How the Plain SONIC Cheeseburger Compare in Burgers
Calories per dollar is the column that says which is the better deal, not just the cheaper one.
| Item | Typical price | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-American Triple SONIC Smasher | $7.89 | 790 | 99 |
| SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger | $7.09 | 1040 | 143 |
| Double SONIC Smasher | $6.89 | 600 | 86 |
| All-American SONIC Smasher | $6.79 | 610 | 89 |
| Plain SONIC Cheeseburger | $5.69 | 630 | 110 |
| SONIC Cheeseburger | $5.69 | 700 | 122 |
| Jr Double Cheeseburger | $3.69 | 390 | 103 |
| Cheeseburger | $1.99 | 400 | 201 |
Median price across every drive-in that sells it. The highlighted row is this item.
What it costs
How Much Is the Sonic Plain SONIC Cheeseburger?
Most Sonic drive-ins charge about $5.69 for the Plain SONIC Cheeseburger. A few go as low as $4.69 or as high as $8.49, because every Sonic is owned separately and sets its own price.
Cheapest
$4.69
the lowest anywhere
Usual price
$5.69
what most people pay
Most expensive
$8.49
the highest anywhere
Every Size
Sonic Plain SONIC Cheeseburger Prices by Size
2 sizes, not priced proportionally. The largest is the cheapest per calorie.
Plain SONIC® Cheeseburger
$5.69
630 cal · 111 per $
Plain SONIC® Cheeseburger Combo
$9.59
630 cal · 66 per $
| Size | Typical | Range | Calories | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain SONIC® Cheeseburger | $5.69 | $4.69 to $8.49 | 630 | 111 |
| Plain SONIC® Cheeseburger Combo | $9.59 | $7.19 to $13.29 | 630 | 66 |
Median price across every Sonic that sells the size. The highlighted row is the size most stores stock.
State by State
Sonic Plain SONIC Cheeseburger Price by State
Sonic is franchised, so the price is set drive-in by drive-in rather than nationally. Across the 38 states with enough stores to average honestly, the plain sonic® cheeseburger runs from $5.32 in NC to $7.05 in CT, a 81% swing for identical food.
| # | State | Avg price | Range | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NC80 stores | $5.32 | $4.79to$6.19 | -$0.43-7.5% |
| 2 | TN219 stores | $5.49 | $4.79to$6.39 | -$0.26-4.5% |
| 3 | GA65 stores | $5.51 | $4.69to$6.49 | -$0.24-4.2% |
| 4 | KS131 stores | $5.51 | $4.79to$6.59 | -$0.24-4.2% |
| 5 | MO183 stores | $5.52 | $4.99to$6.49 | -$0.23-4% |
| 6 | AR190 stores | $5.54 | $4.99to$6.19 | -$0.21-3.7% |
| 7 | MS119 stores | $5.54 | $4.99to$6.09 | -$0.21-3.7% |
| 8 | OK258 stores | $5.55 | $4.79to$6.19 | -$0.20-3.5% |
| 9 | SC74 stores | $5.55 | $4.79to$6.29 | -$0.20-3.5% |
| 10 | IN26 stores | $5.56 | $4.99to$6.19 | -$0.19-3.3% |
| 11 | KY67 stores | $5.63 | $5.19to$5.99 | -$0.12-2.1% |
| 12 | TX901 stores | $5.64 | $4.79to$7.39 | -$0.11-1.9% |
| 13 | LA158 stores | $5.65 | $4.99to$6.99 | -$0.10-1.7% |
| 14 | UT16 stores | $5.70 | $5.69to$5.79 | -$0.05-0.9% |
| 15 | OH36 stores | $5.74 | $4.99to$6.79 | -$0.01-0.2% |
| 16 | AL95 stores | $5.79 | $4.99to$6.49 | +$0.04+0.7% |
| 17 | WV7 stores | $5.82 | $5.69to$6.59 | +$0.07+1.2% |
| 18 | NV23 stores | $5.89 | $5.69to$6.19 | +$0.14+2.4% |
| 19 | VA50 stores | $5.89 | $5.29to$7.69 | +$0.14+2.4% |
| 20 | IL51 stores | $5.92 | $5.59to$6.89 | +$0.17+3% |
| 21 | IA10 stores | $6.04 | $5.29to$6.59 | +$0.29+5% |
| 22 | NM69 stores | $6.04 | $5.59to$6.49 | +$0.29+5% |
| 23 | ID21 stores | $6.15 | $5.19to$6.89 | +$0.40+7% |
| 24 | FL88 stores | $6.20 | $5.19to$6.99 | +$0.45+7.8% |
| 25 | AZ87 stores | $6.25 | $5.89to$7.19 | +$0.50+8.7% |
| 26 | CO78 stores | $6.29 | $5.69to$6.79 | +$0.54+9.4% |
| 27 | MN5 stores | $6.29 | $6.29to$6.29 | +$0.54+9.4% |
| 28 | NE29 stores | $6.38 | $5.69to$6.99 | +$0.63+11% |
| 29 | WY6 stores | $6.54 | $4.99to$6.99 | +$0.79+13.7% |
| 30 | WA14 stores | $6.68 | $6.59to$7.00 | +$0.93+16.2% |
| 31 | NY25 stores | $6.71 | $5.89to$7.09 | +$0.96+16.7% |
| 32 | MI16 stores | $6.75 | $6.49to$7.69 | +$1.00+17.4% |
| 33 | NJ13 stores | $6.79 | $6.39to$8.49 | +$1.04+18.1% |
| 34 | PA19 stores | $6.80 | $5.89to$7.19 | +$1.05+18.3% |
| 35 | CA79 stores | $6.85 | $5.89to$7.19 | +$1.10+19.1% |
| 36 | OR13 stores | $6.86 | $6.69to$7.00 | +$1.11+19.3% |
| 37 | MD12 stores | $7.01 | $6.69to$7.59 | +$1.26+21.9% |
| 38 | CT7 stores | $7.05 | $6.79to$7.19 | +$1.30+22.6% |
Ranked cheapest to dearest. Diff is against the $5.75 national average. States with fewer than five stores are left out.
Quick answers
Sonic Plain SONIC Cheeseburger: Common Questions
How much is the Sonic Plain SONIC Cheeseburger?
About $5.69 at a typical drive-in. It runs from $4.69 to $8.49 because each Sonic sets its own price.
How many calories are in the Sonic Plain SONIC Cheeseburger?
630 calories, 320 of them from fat. Sonic publishes no protein or carbohydrate figures.
What sizes does the Sonic Plain SONIC Cheeseburger come in?
2: Plain SONIC® Cheeseburger, Plain SONIC® Cheeseburger Combo. Most drive-ins stock the Plain SONIC® Cheeseburger.
Why does the Sonic Plain SONIC Cheeseburger 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 Plain SONIC Cheeseburger cheapest?
NC, averaging $5.32. CT is the priciest at $7.05.
Does every Sonic sell the Plain SONIC Cheeseburger?
It is on the menu at 3,361 of the 3,357 drive-ins in our data. A few franchises drop items, so check yours.
Can I order the Sonic Plain SONIC Cheeseburger 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 Plain SONIC Cheeseburger 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 Plain SONIC Cheeseburger 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 Plain SONIC Cheeseburger?
The Plain SONIC® Cheeseburger is a juicy 100% pure beef patty and melty American cheese.
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All-American SONIC SmasherPrices and calories come from Sonic's own store-level menu data across 3,357 open drive-ins in 46 states, last refreshed 2026-08-01. Sonic sets prices per franchise, so we publish the median rather than the mean, and the range beside it. This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Sonic Drive-In.