Used Chevrolet Corvette for Sale near Illinois

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 $58,814, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $57,890 over the past year. 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, along with the sense of occasion it brings on the road.

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 cockpit space, interior layout, and safety tech availability.

26.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Corvette models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Chevrolet Corvette as a car that delivers impressive performance and a memorable driving experience. Expert reviews also reinforce its appeal with praise for speed, handling, and overall character.

• 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 86.6% — 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
• 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 for a more upscale feel.
• 70th Anniversary 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.

Those higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer the broadest selection and strong deal percentages. That gives you more room to compare condition, mileage, and equipment before you buy.

What is the Chevrolet Corvette's resale value?

Most model years in this table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you want to buy used. A few older years are moving up instead, showing that certain Corvette generations still attract strong demand.

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

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 −11.1% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.7%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $83,326. 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-tested Corvette uses a mid-mounted naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 with 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque, and the optional Performance Exhaust raises output to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The latest expert-tested Corvette includes Chevy’s Infotainment 3 system, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a fully digital instrument panel.
• Safety: The latest expert-tested Corvette adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and GM’s rear camera mirror on the 2LT trim.

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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.