Marque
Search a car…
United States market

Chevrolet Corvette (C4)

1984–1996

Add to Garage
  • Lowest price

    US$4,300

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$16,278

    Since 2020 · n=82

  • Highest price

    US$99,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    82

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 82 lots

Chevrolet Corvette

Based on 82 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

US$17,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-25.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$17,000

+0%

5-Year Forecast

US$17,000

+0%

Market scores

67

Desirability

Good

75

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    +US$8,195+50%

    39 with · 25 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 1992

    US$6,379-39%

    49 with · 37 without · high confidence

  • Limited-slip diff

    US$5,520-34%

    16 with · 73 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Chevrolet Corvette C4 median has retreated to $17,000, marking a sharp 25 percent decline over the past year. This downward pressure carries a SELL signal, indicating that recent transaction momentum has turned decidedly negative against the broader market.

Over the trailing twelve months, 35 C4 sales were tracked among an 82-car dataset, suggesting reasonable market liquidity and a solid pool of comps for pricing. The sample size provides confidence that the median reflects genuine market conditions rather than outlier activity.

C4 examples transacting in the current sample carry an average mileage of approximately 35,900 miles, a figure that speaks to well-preserved, low-use examples entering the secondary market. This mileage profile is typical for the segment and does not appear to be dragging on valuations.

The C4 occupies the stable modern classic tier with high desirability and a collectibility score of 5, a standing that reflects its iconic design and enthusiast appeal. Despite strong fundamentals on paper, the model has not insulated itself from broader softening in the modern classic space.

Base projections through year five hold the median flat at $17,000, suggesting the market has found a temporary floor at current levels. The outlook for appreciation appears limited in the near term absent a reversal in collector sentiment or a tightening of supply.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$17,000
  • Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked89
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared89 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • DepreciationUS$1,070
  • Total annual costUS$6,100

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months74
  • Sell-Through90%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$27,655
  • Avg Mileage at Sale35,914 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$4,300 – US$99,000
  • Total Sales Tracked82

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$7,600

    cars-and-bids · 11 Aug 2026

  • US$8,500

    Bring a Trailer · 10 Aug 2026

  • US$55,000

    Bring a Trailer · 10 Aug 2026

  • US$11,500

    Bring a Trailer · 9 Aug 2026

  • US$32,250

    Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026

  • US$6,400

    Bring a Trailer · 7 Aug 2026

  • US$8,000

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$25,250

    Bring a Trailer · 5 Aug 2026

  • US$13,800

    Bring a Trailer · 4 Aug 2026

  • US$10,750

    Bring a Trailer · 2 Aug 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.