Used Chevrolet Corvette for Sale nearMerced, CA

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 $58,999, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $58,284 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 earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and its appeal is anchored by a 4.7/5 all-generations user rating.

The Corvette’s owner feedback consistently centers on thrilling performance, sharp handling, and standout looks. Owners also repeatedly praise its value for the performance it delivers, which helps explain why it remains such a popular sports car choice.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert-tested years are the cramped cockpit, the driver-focused layout that can feel busy, and the limited advanced safety tech on the 2023 model.

28.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Corvette models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Corvette for its performance, power, and driving excitement, and expert coverage repeatedly highlights its strong handling and overall appeal as a sports car. The model also earns especially positive owner feedback across the years in the data.

• 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 generally tied more to condition, maintenance history, and how the car was driven than to the Corvette nameplate itself.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.5% — 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 adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and GM’s rear camera mirror.
• Infotainment: The 2023 Corvette features Chevy’s Infotainment 3 system with an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2023 Corvette 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 base coupe and convertible 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, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• 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.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you the broadest mix of availability, pricing, and trim choices. They also sit close to the Corvette’s modern mid-engine era, which keeps them especially appealing to used shoppers.

What is the Chevrolet Corvette's resale value?

Most Corvette model years in this table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few older years are rising instead, showing that some versions continue to command stronger demand. The biggest drop is in the newest model year, while several recent years are still easing down at a more moderate pace.

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

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 −10.25% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −5.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 39.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $83,056. 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 Corvette uses a mid-mounted naturally aspirated V8 with 6.2 liters, 490 horsepower, 465 pound-feet of torque, and an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
• Tech: The latest Corvette adds Chevy’s Infotainment 3 system, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and a fully digital instrument panel.
• Safety: The latest Corvette adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and GM’s rear camera mirror.
• Starting price: The latest Corvette has a base MSRP of $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 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.