Chevrolet Corvette (C4)
1984–1996
Lowest price
US$4,300
Since 2020
Median price
US$16,000
Since 2020 · n=131
Highest price
US$99,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
131
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 131 lots

Based on 131 verified auction results
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%
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Market scores
67
Desirability
Good
75
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
+US$7,227+45%61 with · 48 without · high confidence
Sunroof / glass roof
−US$6,705-42%4 with · 134 without · low confidence
Limited-slip diff
−US$4,844-30%35 with · 103 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1992
−US$3,867-24%76 with · 58 without · high confidence
Hardtop included
−US$912-6%3 with · 135 without · low 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 fourth-generation Corvette has settled at a US$17,000 median, down 25 percent over the past twelve months, signaling meaningful downward pressure in a market that has tracked 35 transactions in that span. This sharp decline reverses any momentum the model enjoyed earlier in the collectible cycle and suggests buyer appetite has cooled materially.
Recent transaction activity aligns with the broader depreciation trend rather than offsetting it, indicating no near-term floor has yet established itself. With only three active listings visible at present, supply-side tightness has not prevented prices from moving lower, a dynamic that typically reflects demand erosion more than scarcity value.
The C4 commands a "Collectible" rating with high desirability, a standing rooted in its accessible entry point to the Corvette lineage and stable modern-classic classification. These fundamentals have sustained interest, but appear insufficient to arrest the current sell-off.
Cars in this sample average 35,779 miles, suggesting most examples remain road-worthy with moderate use patterns typical of weekend drivers and maintained stock vehicles. Condition variance likely accounts for much of the pricing spread within the current market.
Liquidity remains good with 131 total sales tracked across the broader dataset, translating to consistent transaction flow and manageable holding periods for sellers at current levels. The market absorbs supply without significant delays, a positive for those seeking exit.
The three-year and five-year outlooks project price stability near US$17,000, absent material intervention in supply or demand fundamentals. Given current downward momentum and the lack of any catalyst visible on the horizon, the base case assumes the C4 consolidates here rather than recovers, making this an environment favoring sellers ahead of any further drift.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$17,000
- Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked174
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared174 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$1,070
- Total annual costUS$6,100
For sale now · 3 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings3
- Sales Last 12 Months123
- Sell-Through94%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings3
- Avg Sale PriceUS$24,448
- Avg Mileage at Sale35,779 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$4,300 – US$99,000
- Total Sales Tracked131
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$8,250
cars-and-bids · 8 Oct 2026
103,400 mi
US$15,000
Bring a Trailer · 5 Oct 2026
21,000 mi
Torch Red · 4-speed automatic
US$26,500
Bring a Trailer · 1 Oct 2026
Bright Aqua Metallic · manual
US$6,800
Bring a Trailer · 1 Oct 2026
51,000 mi
Medium Quasar Blue Metallic · 4-speed automatic
US$20,000
Bring a Trailer · 30 Sept 2026
34,000 mi
Medium Quasar Blue Metallic · 6-speed
US$9,700
Bring a Trailer · 28 Sept 2026
teal with black stripes · 6-speed manual
US$9,700
Bring a Trailer · 28 Sept 2026
70,000 mi
Dark Purple Metallic · automatic
US$46,200
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Black · Manual
US$15,950
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Ruby Red · Automatic
US$8,800
mecum · 26 Sept 2026
Maroon · Automatic
Common questions
What is a Chevrolet Corvette (C4) worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$17,000, based on 35 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$4,300 to US$99,000.
Is the Chevrolet Corvette (C4) going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States median moved -25.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many Chevrolet Corvette (C4)s are for sale right now?
We track 3 live auction listings for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.


