New Chevrolet Corvette for Sale nearTrout, LA

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 $58,845, and its lowest point over the past year was $58,303. 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 choice if you want a used sports car with standout performance, sharp handling, and real visual drama. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

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

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

The main trade-offs center on cockpit space, interior layout, and safety tech on recent years, where the cabin can feel cramped and the controls can take some getting used to.

27.2% 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 commentary reinforces its appeal as a well-cared-for enthusiast car. Across the model years in the data, that combination of charisma, speed, and owner enthusiasm stands out as a recurring strength.

• 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-maintained 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 86.3% — 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 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: It displaces 6.2 liters, puts out 490 horsepower, and develops 465 pound-feet of torque. Our test model featured the optional Performance Exhaust, which brings horsepower up to 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. Power is routed to rear-wheel drive (RWD) through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. With the Z51 Performance Pack the Corvette can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds. Coupe models without the Z51 package can hit a top speed of 194 mph on the track.

Which Chevrolet Corvette trim should I buy?

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette offers these trims:

• 1LT: The base 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. It suits you if you want the core Corvette experience at the lowest entry point.
• 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 most useful comfort and tech upgrades.
• 3LT: This trim adds GT2 bucket seats and soft-touch leather surfaces throughout the cabin. It suits you if you want the most upscale interior presentation 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, recent design, and a wide spread of prices and trims. More listings also make it easier to compare condition, equipment, and deal quality before you buy.

What is the Chevrolet Corvette's resale value?

Most Corvette model years in this table are down year over year, which can create better buying opportunities for used shoppers. A few older years are moving up, showing that certain versions continue to command strong demand. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while some earlier years have shown firmer pricing.

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 −9.73% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.39%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $82,811. The Chevrolet Corvette offers a dramatic mid-engine layout, strong performance, and a driver-focused cabin that makes it feel special every time you get behind the wheel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The beating heart of the Corvette is its mid-mounted naturally aspirated V8 engine. In terms of specs, it displaces 6.2 liters, puts out 490 horsepower, and develops 465 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: In addition to wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, it has a logical menu layout.
• 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.