How much does the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette cost?

Prices have softened 6.45% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,293 listings available, which gives you a meaningful pool to compare prices and equipment.

If you find a listing below $79,038.99, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette a good car?

Yes — the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette earns a 4.76/5 user rating, which points to strong owner satisfaction. It also earns an 8.17/10 expert rating.

The standout strength is Cost effectiveness at 10/10.

Owners consistently praise its striking looks, powerful performance, and value for money. The Corvette’s mid-engine layout, sharp handling, and easy-to-use technology also come through as recurring positives.

The main trade-offs are a cramped cockpit and a confusing cabin layout, and the lack of modern advanced safety features is another notable compromise. That makes it especially appealing if you want a high-performance sports car and can live with a more focused interior.

The market also looks supportive, with 33.6% of listings marked as good or great deals.

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette reliable?

Owners rate it 4.76/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

Owner feedback also points to a dependable, trouble-free ownership experience, with praise centered on the car’s strong performance and value over time. The expert review reinforces that sense of durability by describing the Corvette as comfortable enough for traffic and long road trips when you switch it into calmer drive modes.

The cost-effectiveness review also notes that the base V8 model returns 16 mpg city, 24 highway, 19 combined, which helps keep day-to-day ownership more manageable than you might expect from a sports car.

For used buyers, the biggest long-term risk is less about mechanical drama and more about whether the car was maintained carefully and driven with the right tires and options for its use.

What should I look for when buying a used 2023 Chevrolet Corvette?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a vehicle history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if the car has been modified, tracked, or heavily optioned. Focus on cabin condition, roof operation on convertible models, and whether the equipment matches the trim level you expect.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base 1LT includes 19-inch front wheels, 20-inch rear wheels, a fully digital instrument panel, eight-way power GT1 bucket seats, leather upholstery, an 8-inch touchscreen, and a Bose 10-speaker stereo. The 2LT adds navigation, a performance data and video recorder, a 14-speaker Bose stereo, heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, lumbar control, wireless charging, interior cargo nets, and a head-up display. The 3LT adds GT2 bucket seats and more soft-touch leather surfaces.
• Powertrain: The Corvette uses a mid-mounted naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 with 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. The optional Performance Exhaust raises output to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, and the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic helps deliver very quick acceleration.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes a backup camera, front- and side-impact airbags, and rear parking sensors. The 2LT adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and GM’s rear camera mirror. Forward-collision avoidance, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beams are not available.
• Infotainment: The standard setup is an 8-inch touchscreen with Chevy’s Infotainment 3 system, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a logical menu layout. The system is driver-focused, and the head-up display adds useful information.
• Fuel efficiency: The base V8 returns 16 mpg city, 24 highway, 19 combined, and the test vehicle observed 17.9 mpg in mixed driving.

Which 2023 Chevrolet Corvette trim should I buy?

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette is offered in 3 trim levels: 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The 1LT gives you the core Corvette experience, but it skips the driver-assistance upgrades found higher up the range and keeps the cabin simpler.
• Sweet-spot trim: The 2LT is the best value if you want the biggest everyday upgrade, because it adds navigation, a performance data recorder, heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, wireless charging, a head-up display, and the safety extras.
• Premium/top trim: The 3LT is the pick if you want the most upscale cabin, with GT2 bucket seats and more soft-touch leather surfaces throughout.

The 2LT is also the trim that adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and the rear camera mirror.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2023 Chevrolet Corvette?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find opportunities.

• Deal availability: 33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,293 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.45% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 93.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $79,038.99, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette's resale value?

The current average of $79,031 sits slightly below last year's $84,476.

That price movement suggests the market has cooled from a year ago, which can make the car more attractive to buyers today but may temper short-term gains for a future seller. If you buy at the right price and keep the car in strong condition, you may be better positioned when it comes time to resell. The Corvette’s strong enthusiast appeal should help support demand, especially for well-kept examples with desirable equipment.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.76/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette safe?

It earns a 5/10 safety score from our experts.

The Corvette comes standard with a backup camera, front- and side-impact airbags, and rear parking sensors. The 2LT trim adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and GM’s rear camera mirror, which helps with rear visibility.

The big caveat is that modern driver-assistance features such as forward-collision avoidance, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beams are not available. That leaves you with solid basic hardware, but less active safety support than many newer rivals.

Should I buy a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2023 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2023 if:

• 33.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.8% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.45% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.76/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2023 keeps the mid-engine layout, strong performance, and value-focused appeal that define the C8 Corvette.

Consider the 2022 if:

• At $69,408, the 2022 costs less than the current year's $79,031 average.
• It offers a mid-engine layout with thrilling acceleration and strong value.

The bottom line: If you want the strongest mix of current-year pricing, owner satisfaction, and market availability, the 2023 is the better target. If your priority is spending less up front, the 2022 is the more budget-friendly path and still delivers the core Corvette experience.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from July 31, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.