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 $58,749, and its year-round low is $57,869.35. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now in the used market. 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 standout performance, striking looks, and real 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 powerful performance, sharp handling, and eye-catching styling. They also repeatedly highlight its value for the performance it delivers, along with the car’s strong road presence and charismatic character.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are a cramped cockpit, a confusing cockpit layout, and safety equipment that is more limited on some years than buyers may expect.

25.8% 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 reviews repeatedly reinforce its strong value and engaging character. Across the model years in the data, that combination points to a sports car that tends to satisfy buyers who prioritize driving enjoyment and distinctive design.

• 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 a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87% — 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:

• Infotainment: Chevy’s Infotainment 3 system with an 8-inch touchscreen, 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...

• 1LT: This is the entry point, with 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 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 also brings blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a rear camera mirror, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• 3LT: This adds GT2 bucket seats and soft-touch leather surfaces throughout the cabin, giving you the most upscale interior treatment 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 a strong mix of availability, newer features, and plenty of deal opportunities. When more listings are on the market, you also have a better chance of finding the right color, trim, and condition.

What is the Chevrolet Corvette's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used. A few older years are edging up or staying close to flat, showing that some Corvette variants continue to command strong demand. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, which can create better opportunities for shoppers targeting recent cars.

The 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2019, 2015, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Chevrolet Corvette safe?

• 2022: 6/10
• 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 −8.99% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.72%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $84,465. The Chevrolet Corvette offers dramatic styling and a strong performance-first character that makes 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: In addition to wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, it has Chevy’s Infotainment 3 system and a fully digital instrument panel that changes themes with each drive mode.
• Safety: 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.