Used Chevrolet Corvette for Sale nearDes Moines, IA

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 $58,935, and its lowest point over the past year was $57,839. 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 compelling used sports car if you want standout performance, sharp handling, and strong value for the money. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Corvette for its thrilling driving experience, powerful acceleration, and eye-catching styling. Many also highlight its handling and the sense of occasion it delivers, along with the value it offers relative to more expensive 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 cockpit space, interior layout, and safety tech availability.

27.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Corvette models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Corvette for its performance, handling, and overall driving excitement, and expert commentary repeatedly points to its strong value and charismatic character. Across the model years in the data, owner ratings stay very high, which supports the Corvette’s reputation as a rewarding used sports car.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Corvette between 4.25 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and the right equipment for how you plan to drive it.

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: The 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: The Corvette’s 6.2-liter V8 returns 16 mpg city, 24 highway, 19 combined.

Which Chevrolet Corvette trim should I buy?

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette offers these trims:

• 1LT: The base 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 most useful comfort and tech upgrades.
• 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.

Higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, trim, and condition. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and broader availability.

What is the Chevrolet Corvette's resale value?

Most Corvette model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. A few older years are rising instead, showing that certain versions continue to attract strong demand. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while some earlier years have already stabilized or moved upward.

The 2015 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2019, 2018, and 2017 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 Corvette comes standard with a backup camera, rear parking sensors, and a full array of front- and side-impact airbags. The 2LT trim adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and GM’s rear camera mirror.

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 −9.38% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.66%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $82,968. The Chevrolet Corvette offers exotic-style performance and a dramatic mid-engine character that make it feel special every time you drive it.

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: Chevy’s Infotainment 3 system includes an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest model 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 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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.