$400 higher median
1996 Ford Mustang
All trims
$16,900Median asking price · 49 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$8,195–$24,995
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1996 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
VIN
1G1YY2258T5110939
Typical market price
$20,888
9 comparable listings
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
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Market price range
Based on 9 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 23, 2026Below market
$13,919
Typical price
$20,888
Above market
$40,969
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1G1YY2258T5110939Trim
Corvette Convertible
Engine
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Body
Coupe
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
2
Model year
1996
Made by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
18
MPG
City
15
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
$2,580
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 18 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1996 Chevrolet Corvette likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$12,900
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$26,700
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 18 MPG.
1 recall campaign on this model year
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL…NHTSA campaign 06E043000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,300 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $17,480 |
| May 2026 | $16,900 |
| June 2026 | $16,936 |
| July 2026 | $16,647 |
| August 2026 | $15,998 |
| September 2026 | $16,180 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of September 23, 2026, among alternatives (model years 1995–1998) to the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette in this catalog, the 1998 Porsche Boxster has the lowest median asking price ($11,995, 27 listings with photos) and the 1996 Ford Mustang the highest ($16,900, 49 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 23, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
1996 Chevrolet Corvette
All trims · United States
$16,500Comparison catalog median · 96 listings with photos in the comparison sample
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Middle 50%: $14,487–$22,500
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All trims
$16,399Median asking price · 32 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,980–$21,999
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$2,723 lower median
1995 Pontiac Firebird
All trims
$13,777Median asking price · 25 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$10,900–$17,990
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$4,505 lower median
1998 Porsche Boxster
All trims
$11,995Median asking price · 27 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$8,999–$14,995
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette All trims | $16,500 | $14,487–$22,500 | 96 |
| 1996 Ford Mustang All trims | $16,900 | $8,195–$24,995 | 49 |
| 1998 BMW Z3 All trims | $16,399 | $9,980–$21,999 | 32 |
| 1995 Pontiac Firebird All trims | $13,777 | $10,900–$17,990 | 25 |
| 1998 Porsche Boxster All trims | $11,995 | $8,999–$14,995 | 27 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 23, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2,208 | $107,972 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 896 | $96,386 | 89% | 1,492 mi |
| 2025 | 745 | $94,990 | 88% | 6,610 mi |
| 2024 | 1,114 | $73,584 | 68% | 9,370 mi |
| 2023 | 1,452 | $72,000 | 67% | 12,761 mi |
| 2022 | 620 | $67,524 | 63% | 16,915 mi |
| 2021 | 590 | $64,996 | 60% | 20,385 mi |
| 2020 | 417 | $62,995 | 58% | 19,931 mi |
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