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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Shifty Estimate
$21,900
High confidence · $18K to $33K
Down 7.9% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$24,000
Sales · 12 mo
82
For sale now
1,441
Original MSRP
$44,245Down 51% since new

The market

Every recorded 2005 Chevrolet Corvette sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Cars & Bids
$18,250 · 53,200 mi · Black
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$50k$100k$150k$200kNov 20252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $22k
Sold Bid to, not sold
79 sales · 39 unsoldmedian $24kupdated Oct 2026

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Latest results

The newest 2005 Chevrolet Corvette sales with photographs
2005 Chevrolet Corvette, sold Oct 2026

Sold $25,750

2008 · Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat · 14,600 mi
Oct 26, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace
2005 Chevrolet Corvette, sold Oct 2026

Sold $25,750

2008 · Victory Red · 29,000 mi
Oct 23, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2005 Chevrolet Corvette, sold Oct 2026

Sold $46,750

2007 · Victory Red · 7,400 mi
Oct 22, 2026 · Cars & Bids
2005 Chevrolet Corvette, sold Oct 2026

Sold $20,500

2005 · Millennium Yellow · 66,000 mi
Oct 6, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
2005 Chevrolet Corvette, sold Oct 2026

Sold $65,500

2013 · Arctic White · 7,900 mi
Oct 1, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace
2005 Chevrolet Corvette, sold Sep 2026

Sold $24,750

2006 · Black · 40,000 mi
Sep 23, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every C6

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
Every C6. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
Corvette2005 to 2013427 Convertible2013Grand Sport2010 to 2013ZR12009 to 2013Z062006 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 moveDown 7.9%Down 1.8%Up 6.6%Up 10.4%Up 6.7%
For sale1,4453310355170
Other Corvette generations

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.

Sales and listings

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