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Business Acquisitions and Dispositions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Franchise
Mar. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Number of franchise acquired 0us-gaap_NumberOfBusinessesAcquired  
Aggregate purchase price of franchise   $ 2.6us-gaap_BusinessCombinationConsiderationTransferred1
Luxury Franchise [Member]    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Number of franchise acquired   1us-gaap_NumberOfBusinessesAcquired
/ us-gaap_IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis
= sah_LuxuryFranchiseMember