X0306 5 2019-12-31 0 0 1 0001043509 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC SAH 0001049982 SMITH BRYAN SCOTT C/O SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. 4401 COLWICK ROAD CHARLOTTE NC 28211 0 0 1 0 Class A Common Stock 2019-02-20 4 D 0 L 50889 0.00 D 345395 D Class A Common Stock 2019-02-20 4 F 0 L 12547 15.94 D 345395 D Represents the forfeiture of restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan on February 20, 2019 based on the achievement of performance criteria for fiscal year 2018. Due to an administrative error, transactions which occurred after Mr. Scott ceased to be a officer and director of Sonic Automotive, Inc. were not previously reported. Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. /s/ B. Scott Smith 2020-01-21