Chevrolet Corvette depreciation: when to buy & cost to own
Estimates as of June 2026.
The Chevrolet Corvette (Sports, ~$82,000 new) loses about 22% of its value in five years — it holds value better than the 41.8% market average. Its cheapest age to buy is 2 years old: held five years that's about $3,062/yr in depreciation and upkeep versus $4,183/yr buying new — keeping 26.8% more of your money.
Add taxes & registration: at ~$82,000 new, sales tax alone is about $5,740 (at 7%), but at 2 years old it's about $4,971 — roughly $769 saved in sales tax alone. Value-based registration is charged each year too. Set the rates for your state in the calculator below.
Value by age
| Age | Est. value | Total lost |
|---|---|---|
| New | $82,000 | 0% |
| 1 yr | $77,982 | 4.9% |
| 2 yr | $71,012 | 13.4% |
| 3 yr | $68,962 | 15.9% |
| 4 yr | $66,010 | 19.5% |
| 5 yr | $63,960 | 22% |
| 7 yr | $60,049 | 26.8% |
| 10 yr | $54,626 | 33.4% |
What will it cost you to own?
All-in cost = depreciation + maintenance + sales tax + registration. The calculator opens at this car's computed best buy age; drag "Buy at (age)" to compare. Sales tax and registration vary by state — the defaults (7% tax, value-based registration) are U.S. ballparks; set 0 where they don't apply. Figures are modeled estimates. How we estimate this →