Cheapest Corvette: The Least Expensive Ways Into a Corvette

The cheapest new Corvette is the 2027 Stingray 1LT coupe at $71,300, per Chevrolet, with the same 535-hp 6.7L V8 as pricier Stingrays. Used, the cheapest mid-engine C8 is a 2020: CarWhere's live listings show a median of about $62,492. Older front-engine C7s list lower still.

By CarWhere Research · Updated

Cheapest new Corvette: 2027 price ladder

2027 Chevrolet Corvette starting MSRP by model and trim
Model / trimStarting MSRP (USD)
Stingray 1LT$71,300
Stingray 2LT$78,400
Stingray 3LT$83,050
Grand Sport$86,300
Grand Sport X$110,000
Z06 1LZ$121,800
ZR1 1LZ$198,000
ZR1X 1LZ$227,800

Chevrolet starting MSRPs, read November 3, 2026. Convertible versions cost more.

The 1LT is mechanically the same car as the 3LT; the higher trims add interior materials, seats and technology. The Z51 Performance Package (cooling, brakes, limited-slip and 0–60 in 2.8 s per Chevrolet) is the option that matters most for resale.

Cheapest used Corvette by model year

Median used Chevrolet Corvette asking price and mileage by model year
Model yearGenerationMedian asking price (USD)Median milesListings
2018C7$57,99622,540128
2019C7$62,59019,944489
2020C8$62,49216,669420
2021C8$63,99918,235560
2022C8$66,99114,249562
2023C8$70,53910,0041,278
2024C8$72,3877,6861,037
2025C8$83,3385,135620

CarWhere live-listing medians, data as of 2026-10-25. Full curve: Corvette depreciation.

The cheapest C8s are the early 2020–2021 cars, which have mostly flattened in price. A 2019 C7 lists at about the same median as a 2020 C8, so the mid-engine car is often the better buy at the same money.

How to buy a Corvette for less

  • Pick a 1LT or 2LT. Same engine and chassis as the 3LT; the trim difference narrows on the used market.
  • Check the years. CarWhere flags 2008, 2009, 2017, 2019 in its NHTSA analysis; see Corvette years to avoid.
  • Verify the options. A listing that says “Z51” should show it in the factory build — use the Corvette build sheet by VIN.
  • Know the target price. Compare the asking price with the model-year median above before you negotiate. For speed figures, see the fastest Corvette.

Found a cheap Corvette? Check what it was built with

Price differences between used Corvettes usually come down to trim (1LT, 2LT, 3LT) and packages such as Z51. Check the exact factory options of the car you are looking at before you buy. Enter the VIN on the Corvette build sheet page: the availability check is free, and you pay $9.99 only if build data exists. You get the factory-ordered option (RPO) codes on record.

Corvette build sheet by VIN

Free availability check first · $9.99 one-time only if build data exists for the VIN · shows the factory-ordered option (RPO) codes on record, not every code on the glovebox label · no subscription

FAQ

What is the cheapest new Corvette?

The 2027 Corvette Stingray 1LT coupe, which Chevrolet lists from $71,300 before options, taxes and fees. The 2LT starts at $78,400 and the 3LT at $83,050. The next model up, the Grand Sport, starts at $86,300.

What is the cheapest mid-engine (C8) Corvette to buy used?

The 2020 model year, the first C8. In CarWhere’s live-listing study (data as of 2026-10-25), 2020 Corvettes listed at a median $62,492 with a median 16,669 miles. Median prices for 2020–2022 C8s cluster within a few thousand dollars.

How much is a Corvette?

New, from $71,300 (Stingray 1LT) to $227,800 (ZR1X 1LZ) for the 2027 model year, per Chevrolet. Used, CarWhere’s live listings show median asking prices from about $58,000 for a 2018 C7 to about $83,000 for a one-year-old car, depending on trim and mileage.

Which Corvette years should I avoid?

CarWhere’s NHTSA complaint analysis flags 2008, 2009, 2017, 2019 as Corvette years to avoid and 2018 and 2022 as best years. See the Corvette years-to-avoid page for the year-by-year detail.

Do Corvettes hold their value?

Better than most cars. In CarWhere’s study, five-year-old Corvettes listed a median 41% below the new median, and eight-year-old cars 46.6% below — a flatter curve than most full-size SUVs and trucks.

Sources

New prices are Chevrolet starting MSRPs for the 2027 model year as shown on chevrolet.com on November 3, 2026, before options, taxes and dealer fees. Used prices are CarWhere live-listing medians (data as of 2026-10-25) from licensed vehicle-data providers; they mix trims, body styles and options.

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