# Chevrolet Corvette C3 prices

> The median asking price of a Chevrolet Corvette C3 is $28,045, across 28 for sale with a median model year of 1978.

Trim page · 1968–1996 · data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/chevrolet-corvette-c3)

- For sale: 28 cars, model years 1968–1996
- Median asking price: $28,045 (28 for sale, median model year 1978)
- Most are priced between $16,000 and $36,319, depending on model year and mileage
- Auction results on record: 0

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 1982 | 5 | $27,495 | 0 | — | — |
| 1980 | 3 | $35,995 | 0 | — | — |
| 1979 | 4 | $35,045 | 0 | — | — |
| 1978 | 5 | $26,094 | 0 | — | — |
| 1977 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1976 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1975 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1974 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1972 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1971 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1968 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |

## Other Corvette trims

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [Base](https://ottoquest.com/variants/chevrolet-corvette-base.md) | 1954–2014 | 2,115 | $23,199 |
| [Z06](https://ottoquest.com/variants/chevrolet-corvette-z06.md) | 1963–2027 | 1,675 | $87,545 |
| [Grand Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/chevrolet-corvette-grand-sport.md) | 1963–2027 | 539 | $57,999 |
| [ZR1](https://ottoquest.com/variants/chevrolet-corvette-zr-1.md) | 1900–2027 | 258 | $164,133 |
| [Z16 Grand Sport](https://ottoquest.com/variants/chevrolet-corvette-z16-grand-sport.md) | 2010–2013 | 180 | $39,900 |
| [E-Ray](https://ottoquest.com/variants/chevrolet-corvette-e-ray.md) | 2024–2026 | 112 | $100,107 |
| [2LT](https://ottoquest.com/variants/chevrolet-corvette-2lt.md) | 2006–2027 | 106 | $67,862 |
| [3LT](https://ottoquest.com/variants/chevrolet-corvette-3lt.md) | 2006–2027 | 96 | $71,174 |
| [427](https://ottoquest.com/variants/chevrolet-corvette-427.md) | 1966–2013 | 13 | $63,000 |
| [Collector Edition](https://ottoquest.com/variants/chevrolet-corvette-collector-edition.md) | 1982–1996 | 8 | $28,847 |
| [Split-Window](https://ottoquest.com/variants/chevrolet-corvette-split-window.md) | 1963 | 3 | $196,000 |
| [327/300](https://ottoquest.com/variants/chevrolet-corvette-327-300.md) | 1962–1968 | — | — |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 63%, Manual 37%
- Body: Coupe 86%, Convertible 14%
- Drive: RWD 80%, FWD 20%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2027 | 14–18 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2026 | 14–19 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2025 | 14–19 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2024 | 19 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2023 | 19 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2022 | 19 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2021 | 19 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2020 | 19 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2019 | 15–19 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2018 | 16–19 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2017 | 16–19 | — | Two Seaters |
| 2016 | 16–21 | — | Two Seaters |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 24 safety recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Corvette C3. By model year: 2026 (3), 2025 (3), 2024 (2), 2023 (1), 2022 (1), 2021 (2), 2020 (4), 2019 (1), 2018 (1), 2017 (4), 2016 (2), 2015 (5), 2014 (5), 2012 (1), 2011 (1), 2007 (1), 2006 (2), 2005 (2). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## Chevrolet Corvette C3 prices: common questions

### How much does a Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost?

The median asking price of a Chevrolet Corvette C3 is $28,045, across 28 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $16,000 and $36,319, depending on the model year and mileage.

## More

- Value a Chevrolet Corvette C3: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=chevrolet-corvette&variant=chevrolet-corvette-c3
- Chevrolet Corvette C3 for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=chevrolet-corvette-c3
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
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