For the same model year, dealers ask 13 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at +0% and MO the priciest at +26%; a manual Corvette asks +31% against the median of its model year.
Chevrolet Corvette price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 11 | |
| 2025 | — | 11 | |
| 2024 | — | 28 | |
| 2023 | — | 24 | |
| 2022 | — | 7 | |
| 2021 | — | 7 | |
| 2020 | — | 11 | |
| 2019 | — | 15 | |
| 2017 | — | 16 | |
| 2016 | — | 24 | |
| 2015 | — | 22 | |
| 2014 | — | 19 | |
| 2013 | — | 12 | |
| 2011 | — | 8 | |
| 2009 | — | 12 | |
| 2008 | — | 17 | |
| 2007 | — | 25 | |
| 2006 | — | 28 | |
| 2005 | 1.8× | 31 | |
| 2004 | — | 13 | |
| 2003 | — | 20 | |
| 2002 | — | 15 | |
| 2001 | — | 17 | |
| 2000 | — | 19 | |
| 1999 | — | 10 | |
| 1998 | — | 10 | |
| 1996 | — | 9 | |
| 1995 | — | 12 | |
| 1994 | — | 19 | |
| 1993 | — | 13 | |
| 1992 | — | 11 | |
| 1991 | — | 7 | |
| 1990 | — | 11 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Chevrolet Corvette the dealer markup works out at 12% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 883 | +4.3% | $28,788 |
| Dealer | 755 | +16.8% | $44,704 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 1,498 | +10.3% | $36,232 |
| Rebuilt | 38 | -21.0% | $30,980 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2005 Corvette, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 25–50k and 75–100k bands the asking price falls 28%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 25–50k miles | 16 | |
| 50–75k miles | 21 | |
| 75–100k miles | 21 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Chevrolet Corvette is transmission: MANUAL asks +31% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Manual | 382 | +31.2% |
| Transmission | Automatic | 1,175 | +2.9% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Chevrolet Corvette asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MO at +26%, cheapest FL at +0% — 27 points apart, which on a $26,500 car is roughly $7,102.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 175 | |
| OH | 49 | |
| NV | 47 | |
| TX | 73 | |
| CA | 284 | |
| MA | 47 | |
| CO | 87 | |
| MN | 76 | |
| WA | 135 | |
| MO | 53 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Chevrolet Corvette cost?
The median asking price is $26,500 across 1,867 live listings. A 1990 asks about $9,850 and a 2026 about $75,790. The most listed year is 2005, at $22,700.
Is it cheaper to buy a Corvette from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 16.8% above and private sellers 4.3% above, a gap of about $8,349 on a 2023 at $66,795.
How much value does a Corvette lose per 25,000 miles?
About 15% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2005 Corvette, measured from the 25–50k band to the 75–100k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Chevrolet Corvette valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Corvette worth?
A rebuilt-title Corvette asks 21% less than the median for its model year (38 listings): about $14,027 off a 2023 at $66,795.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Corvette?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -0.4% against the national median, and MO most at +26.4%. On the typical $26,500 Corvette that spread is about $7,102.
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