A 2022 Chevrolet Corvette still asks 59% of what a 2027 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−34.6%), after which losses ease to about 12.5% a year. Calculated from 542 listings.
Chevrolet Corvette value by year
The newest Corvette at under half the 2026 price is the 2013, with a median asking price of $35,345 (47% of it). A 2017 and a 2016 ask almost the same, $46,900 against $48,000, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $73,999 | $145,152 | 4 | |
| 2026 | $64,790 | $129,000 | 10 | |
| 2025 | $42,800 | $116,000 | 9 | |
| 2024 | $63,900 | $116,000 | 32 | |
| 2023 | $54,500 | $78,999 | 26 | |
| 2022 | $49,995 | $74,845 | 9 | |
| 2021 | $32,500 | $76,900 | 7 | |
| 2020 | $54,000 | $69,900 | 12 | |
| 2019 | $39,985 | $70,780 | 17 | |
| 2018 | $38,500 | $49,861 | 8 | |
| 2017 | $33,920 | $67,900 | 16 | |
| 2016 | $38,999 | $72,900 | 24 | |
| 2015 | $33,495 | $63,990 | 18 | |
| 2014 | $31,995 | $45,300 | 26 | |
| 2013 | $25,500 | $55,200 | 10 | |
| 2012 | $14,000 | $44,950 | 5 | |
| 2011 | $5,500 | $39,999 | 7 | |
| 2010 | $18,998 | $41,642 | 5 | |
| 2009 | $11,000 | $35,000 | 12 | |
| 2008 | $14,500 | $33,895 | 15 | |
| 2007 | $16,900 | $49,500 | 28 | |
| 2006 | $16,900 | $29,500 | 24 | |
| 2005 | $16,500 | $28,500 | 32 | |
| 2004 | $12,500 | $25,000 | 13 | |
| 2003 | $12,995 | $28,999 | 19 | |
| 2002 | $14,500 | $29,875 | 16 | |
| 2001 | $13,000 | $32,900 | 18 | |
| 2000 | $7,500 | $23,812 | 18 | |
| 1999 | $9,400 | $18,500 | 11 | |
| 1998 | $9,800 | $18,999 | 10 | |
| 1997 | $4,000 | $19,999 | 5 | |
| 1996 | $7,833 | $27,000 | 10 | |
| 1995 | $10,900 | $18,961 | 11 | |
| 1994 | $5,600 | $16,500 | 14 | |
| 1993 | $5,000 | $16,500 | 12 | |
| 1992 | $6,000 | $18,995 | 10 | |
| 1991 | $6,000 | $19,000 | 8 | |
| 1990 | $6,000 | $16,000 | 11 |
How the Chevrolet Corvette depreciates
The newest Chevrolet Corvette has a median asking price of $115,971; a 37-year-older one runs about $8,800 — roughly 92% lost over 37 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2026 Chevrolet Corvette: a dealer trade-in offer is around $64,790, selling private-party nets about $75,790, and a lot asks near $129,000 — a $64,210 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Corvette costs about the same from a dealer as from a private seller, across the 7 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Chevrolet Corvette price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $107,000 (9) | $86,448 (14) | −19% |
| 2025 | $72,000 (7) | $73,991 (19) | +3% |
| 2024 | $73,750 (42) | $77,310 (36) | +5% |
| 2023 | $71,900 (25) | $69,995 (53) | −3% |
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Chevrolet Corvette value FAQ
How much is a Chevrolet Corvette worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $8,800 to $115,971 across 38 model years. A 2026 is worth about $75,790, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Chevrolet Corvette's value?
Among Corvettes from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $69,999, and those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask $54,500.
Which Chevrolet Corvette year is the best value?
The newest Corvette at under half the 2026 price is the 2013, with a median asking price of $35,345 (47% of it). A 2017 and a 2016 ask almost the same, $46,900 against $48,000, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Chevrolet Corvette cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
About the same: across 7 recent model years in our listings, dealers and private sellers ask within a few percent of each other.
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