As of April 2026, the Chevrolet Corvette C5 market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $17,495, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $14,999 and $18,995. Chevrolet Corvette C5 prices have increased 81.0% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $21,000 to $38,000.
The typical Chevrolet Corvette C5 on the market has 76,548 miles. Listings spend an average of 51 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Chevrolet Corvette C5 Pricing
A fair price for a Chevrolet Corvette C5 in April 2026 is between $14,999 and $18,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $12,880 to $19,980 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$12,880
Budget / project cars
25th
$14,999
Below average price
Median (50th)
$17,495
Typical market price
75th
$18,995
Above average / premium
90th
$19,980
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $16,727, which is lower than the median, suggesting pricing is relatively symmetrical across the market.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
10,000 - 25,000 mi
17
$17,495
25,000 - 50,000 mi
145
$18,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
591
$17,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
188
$14,500
Over 150,000 mi
38
$10,995
Chevrolet Corvette C5 Price Trends
Chevrolet Corvette C5 prices have increased 81.0% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $38,000 across 1 sales, up from $21,000 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Chevrolet Corvette C5 prices are up 65.3% ($38,000 vs. $22,990 a year ago).
Chevrolet Corvette C5 Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
80
$22,650
$24,685
2025-Q1
208
$22,900
$26,852
2025-Q2
197
$22,990
$25,210
2025-Q3
187
$22,000
$24,180
2025-Q4
203
$21,995
$24,566
2026-Q1
124
$21,000
$24,486
2026-Q2
1
$38,000
$38,000
Best Value Chevrolet Corvette C5 by Model Year
The 1999 Chevrolet Corvette C5 offers the best value with a median price of $15,999 across 135 listings. The most expensive model year is 1993 at a median of $19,752.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1976
1
$14,925
$14,925
$14,925
1988
1
$14,251
$14,251
$14,251
1992
1
$13,991
$13,991
$13,991
1993
2
$19,752
$8,880
$19,752
1994
1
$18,147
$18,147
$18,147
1995
2
$15,991
$9,990
$15,991
1996
2
$15,495
$14,850
$15,495
1997
17
$15,999
$6,795
$19,950
1998
161
$17,299
$6,795
$20,500
1999
135
$15,999
$5,995
$20,000
2000
168
$17,995
$5,995
$20,500
2001
151
$17,533
$6,795
$20,500
2002
139
$17,995
$5,000
$20,497
2003
87
$17,500
$8,500
$20,495
2004
126
$17,996
$6,795
$20,490
Where to Buy a Chevrolet Corvette C5
The highest concentration of Chevrolet Corvette C5 listings is in TX with 131 active listings, followed by CA (90), IL (89), FL (83), VA (62).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in VA at $9,795, while GA has the highest at $18,999. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $9,204.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
TX
131
$16,900
CA
90
$17,995
IL
89
$18,494
FL
83
$16,999
VA
62
$9,795
NC
50
$18,899
MI
47
$16,900
PA
40
$18,900
OH
35
$17,980
CO
31
$18,900
Chevrolet Corvette C5 Market Velocity
Chevrolet Corvette C5 listings spend an average of 51 days on market. This is a slower market. Buyers have negotiating leverage, especially on listings that have been active for 60+ days. Sellers should consider competitive pricing from the start.
The median time on market is 33 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Chevrolet Corvette C5 Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $14,999 to $18,995. The median is $17,495. Anything below $14,999 is a strong value; above $18,995 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Chevrolet Corvette C5 prices have risen 81.0% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 1999 model year has the lowest median price at $15,999, making it the most accessible entry point into Chevrolet Corvette C5 ownership.
Take your time, but don't delay: Average days on market is 51. You have some time to research, but the best deals still go fast.
Data sourced from 15 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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