Used Chevrolet Corvette for Sale nearEdwardsville, 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 $58,983, and its lowest point over the past year was $58,307. 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 has broad appeal thanks to its strong owner feedback and long-running performance-first character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Corvette for its thrilling performance, sharp handling, and standout looks. They also value the car’s mix of speed and charisma, along with the sense that you get a lot of performance for the money.

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

The main tradeoffs center on cockpit space, interior refinement, and everyday comfort features, especially in recent years with expert coverage. 28.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Corvette models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Corvette as a car that delivers impressive performance and strong value, and expert coverage reinforces its reputation for speed, handling, and character. Across the years in the data, it also tends to be well cared for and remains a favorite among sports-car shoppers.

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

For long-term ownership, you should expect a sports car that rewards careful maintenance and a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially on older examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2016 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 most efficient version of the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette is the base 6.2-liter V8-equipped model. 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: 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 for shoppers who want the most useful comfort and tech upgrades.
• 3LT: This trim adds GT2 bucket seats and soft-touch leather surfaces throughout the cabin.
• 70th Anniversary Edition Package: This special edition adds red seat belts, unique black wheels with a red pinstripe, unique 70th Anniversary badging, and other special design elements.

What Chevrolet Corvette do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of listings and a familiar mix of features, pricing, and availability. That makes them easier to compare side by side when you want the strongest combination of choice and value.

What is the Chevrolet Corvette's resale value?

Most of the newer Corvette model years are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers shopping recent examples. A few older years are moving in the opposite direction, showing that some Corvette generations continue to attract strong demand. The spread suggests that condition, desirability, and model-year appeal still matter a lot in this lineup.

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, a full array of front- and side-impact airbags in addition to rear parking sensors. 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 −8.81% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.95%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $82,733. The Chevrolet Corvette offers dramatic styling and a driver-focused cabin that make it feel special every time you get behind the wheel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest expert data says the Corvette uses a mid-mounted naturally aspirated V8 engine with 6.2 liters, 490 horsepower, and 465 pound-feet of torque, and the optional Performance Exhaust brings output to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The latest expert data highlights Chevy’s Infotainment 3 system, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a fully digital instrument panel.
• Safety: The latest expert data says 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 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.