Used Chevrolet Corvette for Sale nearBloomington, IL

How much does the Chevrolet Corvette cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Corvette prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Corvette's current nationwide average price is $58,492, and its lowest point over the past year was $58,319. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Corvette a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Corvette is a strong choice if you want a sports car with standout performance, sharp handling, and a dramatic design. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Corvette for its powerful acceleration, eye-catching looks, and strong value for the performance it delivers. Expert reviews also highlight its easy-to-use technology and the way it blends everyday livability with serious speed.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 and 2016 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years center on the cramped cockpit, the confusing cockpit layout, and the absence of modern advanced safety features.

29.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Corvette models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Corvette for its performance, handling, and value, and expert reviews reinforce its strong reputation for speed and everyday usability. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a car that delivers a lot of excitement while still feeling approachable for used buyers.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Corvette between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, the main risk for used buyers is choosing a car with a rough history or heavier wear, so a careful inspection and vehicle-history check matter most.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 85.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2018 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: The 2023 Corvette 2LT trim adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and GM’s rear camera mirror.
• Infotainment: Chevy’s Infotainment 3 system with an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: It returns fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 24 highway, 19 combined.

Which Chevrolet Corvette trim should I buy?

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette offers these trims:

• 1LT: This is the entry point, with 19-inch front wheels, 20-inch rear wheels, a fully digital instrument panel, eight-way power adjustable GT1 bucket seats, leather upholstery, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a Bose 10-speaker stereo system.
• 2LT: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it adds navigation, a performance data and video recorder, a 14-speaker Bose stereo system, heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, driver’s seat lumbar control, wireless device charging, interior cargo nets, and a head-up display.
• 3LT: This trim adds GT2 bucket seats and soft-touch leather surfaces throughout the cabin for a more upscale feel.

What Chevrolet Corvette do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Corvette years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2022.

Higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, trim, and price. They also often attract more shoppers, which helps create a broader range of deal quality.

What is the Chevrolet Corvette's resale value?

Most Corvette model years in this table are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used after some price softening. A few older years are moving up instead, showing that certain versions continue to attract steady demand. Overall, the pattern favors shoppers who want recent-model value while still leaving room for some older cars to hold firm.

The 2017, 2019, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Chevrolet Corvette safe?

• 2023: 5/10
• 2022: 6/10
• 2021: 4/10
• 2020: 8/10
• 2016: 7/10

The 2023 Corvette adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and GM’s rear camera mirror on the 2LT trim.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Corvette now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −6.19% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.81%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $76,379. The Chevrolet Corvette offers a dramatic mid-engine sports-car character with strong performance and everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Corvette’s mid-mounted naturally aspirated V8 engine displaces 6.2 liters, puts out 490 horsepower, and develops 465 pound-feet of torque, while the optional Performance Exhaust brings horsepower up to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: In addition to wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, it has a logical menu layout, large and easy-to-read icons, and a fully digital instrument panel that changes themes with each drive mode.
• Safety: The 2LT trim adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and GM’s rear camera mirror.
• Starting price: Base MSRP for the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette is $65,895 for the coupe and $73,395 for the convertible.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette compare to the 2023 Ford Mustang?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.