Used Chevrolet Corvette for Sale nearChicago, 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 $58,699, and its lowest point over the past year was $57,842. 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 used-car pick if you want performance, style, and value in one package. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Corvette for its thrilling acceleration, sharp handling, and standout looks. They also repeatedly call out its strong value for the performance it delivers, especially when compared with pricier sports cars.

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

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

26.7% 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 writeups repeatedly reinforce its strong driving character and appeal. Across the model years in the data, owners rate the Chevrolet Corvette between 4.25 and 5.0 out of 5 stars.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and solid maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.7% — 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: blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and GM’s rear camera mirror on the 2LT trim
• Infotainment: Chevy’s Infotainment 3 system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 16 mpg city, 24 highway, 19 combined

Which Chevrolet Corvette trim should I buy?

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette offers these trims:

• 1LT: The entry trim includes 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 trim 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. It is the best-value trim if you want the biggest jump in comfort and tech.
• 3LT: This trim adds GT2 bucket seats and soft-touch leather surfaces throughout the cabin, making it the most upscale choice in the lineup.

What Chevrolet Corvette do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you the broadest selection of listings and strong deal availability. They also sit close to the sweet spot where newer features and more accessible pricing overlap.

What is the Chevrolet Corvette's resale value?

Most of the newer Corvette model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. A few older years are rising instead, showing that certain versions continue to command stronger demand. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newest model years, while some earlier years are holding or climbing.

The 2019, 2018, 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

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 −10.5% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.5%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $83,175. The Chevrolet Corvette offers dramatic styling and a strong sense of occasion that make it feel special every time you drive it.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest expert data highlights a mid-mounted naturally aspirated V8 with 490 horsepower, 465 pound-feet of torque, and an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
• Tech: The latest expert data highlights Chevy’s Infotainment 3 system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest expert data highlights blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and GM’s rear camera mirror on the 2LT trim.
• 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 2024 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.