As of May 2026, the Chevrolet Corvette C5 market has 1,000 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $15,800, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $12,500 and $17,862. Chevrolet Corvette C5 prices have increased 2.9% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $21,000 to $21,600.
The typical Chevrolet Corvette C5 on the market has 87,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 22 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Chevrolet Corvette C5 Pricing
A fair price for a Chevrolet Corvette C5 in May 2026 is between $12,500 and $17,862 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $9,500 to $18,500 across 1,000 active listings.
Price Distribution (1,000 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$9,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$12,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$15,800
Typical market price
75th
$17,862
Above average / premium
90th
$18,500
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $14,718, which is lower than the median, suggesting pricing is relatively symmetrical across the market.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
13
$16,000
10,000 - 25,000 mi
18
$15,995
25,000 - 50,000 mi
75
$17,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
520
$16,500
100,000 - 150,000 mi
268
$14,251
Over 150,000 mi
78
$12,995
Chevrolet Corvette C5 Price Trends
Chevrolet Corvette C5 prices have increased 2.9% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $21,600 across 55 sales, up from $21,000 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Chevrolet Corvette C5 prices are down 6.0% ($21,600 vs. $22,990 a year ago).
Chevrolet Corvette C5 Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q4
25
$22,650
$26,456
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
125
$21,000
$24,406
2026-Q2
55
$21,600
$23,898
Best Value Chevrolet Corvette C5 by Model Year
The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 offers the best value with a median price of $13,998 across 55 listings. The most expensive model year is 2003 at a median of $16,500.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1986
1
$13,905
$13,905
$13,905
1988
1
$14,251
$14,251
$14,251
1991
1
$11,997
$11,997
$11,997
1992
1
$13,991
$13,991
$13,991
1994
2
$13,461
$7,991
$13,461
1995
3
$14,349
$14,000
$15,991
1996
1
$15,495
$15,495
$15,495
1997
55
$13,998
$500
$18,995
1998
172
$14,975
$4,995
$18,995
1999
151
$14,995
$750
$18,995
2000
157
$15,995
$1,700
$18,995
2001
113
$15,900
$4,000
$18,995
2002
122
$15,995
$7,000
$18,995
2003
86
$16,500
$4,200
$18,995
2004
131
$15,998
$699
$18,995
Where to Buy a Chevrolet Corvette C5
The highest concentration of Chevrolet Corvette C5 listings is in TX with 113 active listings, followed by IL (83), FL (80), CA (76), MI (66).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in CA at $18,000, while MI has the highest at $24,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $6,900.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
TX
113
$19,991
IL
83
$22,988
FL
80
$21,000
CA
76
$18,000
MI
66
$24,900
VA
49
$20,487
AZ
45
$22,000
OH
43
$21,995
GA
38
$19,000
CO
35
$19,995
Chevrolet Corvette C5 Market Velocity
Chevrolet Corvette C5 listings spend an average of 22 days on market. This represents moderate market velocity. Well-priced listings move quickly, but overpriced examples can sit. Buyers have time to be selective; sellers should price competitively.
The median time on market is 19 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: $12,500 to $17,862. The median is $15,800. Anything below $12,500 is a strong value; above $17,862 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Prices stable: Chevrolet Corvette C5 values have been relatively flat. There is no urgency to time the market.
Best value year: The 1997 model year has the lowest median price at $13,998, making it the most accessible entry point into Chevrolet Corvette C5 ownership.
Act fast: With an average of 22 days on market, good examples sell quickly. Have financing arranged and be ready to move on a listing within days.
Data sourced from 14 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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