
Chevrolet Corvette
2005 to 2013 · Coupe
A 2005 Chevrolet Corvette cost $44,245 new. Over the past 12 months, 82 have sold publicly at a median of $24,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $21,900. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $10,250 to $330,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $24,000
- Sales · 12 mo
- 82
- For sale now
- 1,441
- Original MSRP
- $44,245Down 51% since new
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| Corvette2005 to 2013 | 427 Convertible2013 | Grand Sport2010 to 2013 | ZR12009 to 2013 | Z062006 to 2013 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $21,900 | $55,500 | $36,200 | $121,000 | $48,600 |
| Sold median | $24,00082 sales | $56,00019 sales | $38,87530 sales | $108,50018 sales | $48,91877 sales |
| 12-month move | Down 7.9% | Down 1.8% | Up 6.6% | Up 10.4% | Up 6.7% |
| For sale | 1,445 | 33 | 103 | 55 | 170 |
Specifications
- Engine
- V8, 6.0L
- Power
- 400 hp
- Torque
- 400 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 4.2 s
- Top speed
- 186 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $44,245
Common questions
How much does a Chevrolet Corvette cost?
A 2005 Chevrolet Corvette cost $44,245 new. Over the past 12 months, 82 have sold publicly at a median of $24,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $21,900. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $10,250 to $330,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $21,900, down 7.9% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 82 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Chevrolet Corvette a good investment?
It has depreciated 51% against its $44,245 list price. Values are down 7.9% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $10,250 to $330,000, and mileage explains most of that.
How many Chevrolet Corvette have sold?
Shifty has 175 public sales of the Chevrolet Corvette on file. The earliest was on Feb 1, 2023.
What has a Chevrolet Corvette sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $18,250Oct 29, 2026Black · 53,200 mi
- $25,750Oct 26, 2026Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat · 14,600 mi
- $25,750Oct 23, 2026Victory Red · 29,000 mi
How many Chevrolet Corvette are for sale right now?
Shifty tracks 1,441 listings of the Chevrolet Corvette for sale right now.
About the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
The C6 Corvette represents the sweet spot of modern performance and analog driving feel that collectors increasingly appreciate. Launched in 2005, this generation shed the C5's pop-up headlights for exposed units, creating cleaner lines that aged remarkably well. The base model's naturally aspirated LS2 6.0L V8 delivered 400hp initially, upgraded to the LS3 6.2L with 430hp from 2008. What makes the C6 special is its perfect storm of attributes: lighter than its predecessor, more rigid chassis, improved interior quality, and that glorious pushrod V8 soundtrack. Production totaled around 215,000 units across all variants, making clean examples still accessible. Early cars suffered some interior quality issues, but mechanically they're bulletproof. As the last generation before electronic nannies became standard, C6s offer pure, unfiltered driving dynamics. Values have stabilized, with low-mileage examples beginning their collector trajectory as enthusiasts recognize this as peak analog Corvette.
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