1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Market Value & Price History
The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe has a current market value of $13,155 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 126 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2004 between $12,100 and $20,075. Based on US sales through Sep 18, 2026. 11 have sold in the past 12 months, and 47 are listed for sale from $10,995 to $40,995. The median sale price is down 4.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 126 verified auction sales for the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, latest sale Sep 18, 2026. Value as of Oct 12, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 11, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Price History
The median 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sold for $12,430 in 2026, against $22,000 in 2011. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,430 | 8 |
| 2025 | $14,100 | 16 |
| 2024 | $15,300 | 13 |
| 2023 | $16,500 | 15 |
| 2022 | $17,800 | 16 |
| 2021 | $17,600 | 9 |
| 2020 | $11,550 | 5 |
| 2019 | $12,650 | 6 |
| 2018 | $15,125 | 4 |
| 2017 | $10,725 | 4 |
| 2015 | $13,200 | 5 |
| 2014 | $15,400 | 5 |
| 2013 | $17,050 | 5 |
| 2012 | $19,525 | 8 |
| 2011 | $22,000 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | $17,250 | 14,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $12,459 | 40,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $12,000 | 45,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $25,680 | 13,500 mi | Automatic |
| May 4, 2026 | $12,400 | 66,600 mi | Manual |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $8,800 | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2026 | $15,500 | 68,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $11,000 | 29,416 mi | Manual |
| Nov 30, 2025 | $10,500 | 107,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $18,000 | 28,000 mi | Manual |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $19,800 | 29,357 mi | Manual |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $13,000 | 41,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $10,700 | 125,303 mi | Manual |
| Jul 24, 2025 | $12,100 | 64,795 mi | Automatic |
| May 13, 2025 | $18,700 | 22,093 mi | Automatic |
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How much is a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe worth?
A 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is worth approximately $13,155 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 126 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 18, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $12,100 and $20,075; the full verified range is $8,800 to $35,750. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe cost new?
The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe carried an original MSRP of $37,225. Verified examples now trade around $13,155.
How much has the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe depreciated?
The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is worth about 65% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $37,225, and verified examples now trade around $13,155. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sell per year?
11 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 126 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sales in total.
Are 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe sale price is down 4.2% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?
DriveIndex lists 47 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe for sale, priced from $10,995 to $40,995 (last checked Oct 11, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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