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 $58,917, and its year-round low is $57,867.57. That puts you in a broad pricing band depending on the model year and trim you choose. 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 pick if you want a sports car that blends thrilling performance with standout styling and real-world usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Corvette for its powerful acceleration, sharp handling, and eye-catching design. They also repeatedly highlight its value for the performance it delivers, along with the car's road presence and engaging driving experience.

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 limited modern driver-assistance features on the newest tested model.

25.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Corvette models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Corvette for its strong performance, striking looks, and overall value. Expert reviews also reinforce its appeal through its engaging driving character and well-rounded everyday usability.

• 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 checking condition carefully, since used examples can vary a lot in how they were driven and maintained.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.1% — 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:

• 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 and brings 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 is the best-value trim if you want the biggest step up in everyday convenience, adding 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.
• 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.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, color, and price. They also sit close to the newest model years, so you can often shop for recent features without moving all the way to the top of the price range.

What is the Chevrolet Corvette's resale value?

Most Corvette model years are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used shoppers. A few older years are moving up instead, showing that certain model years continue to attract strong demand. The 2018 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year. The 2019, 2017, and 2015 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 −7.77% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.56%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $84,760. The Chevrolet Corvette offers a dramatic mid-engine driving experience with sharp handling and a driver-focused cabin.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model's mid-mounted naturally aspirated V8 engine displaces 6.2 liters, puts out 490 horsepower, and develops 465 pound-feet of torque; with the optional Performance Exhaust, it brings horsepower up to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Chevy's Infotainment 3 system, 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 starts at $65,895 for the coupe.

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 14, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.