Chevrolet Corvette Stingray vs. Z06
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Chevrolet Corvette Z06 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
In comparing the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray's and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Chevrolet Corvette Z06 have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray's and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a better car than the Chevrolet Corvette Z06.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ranges from $80,748 to $106,101 while a used 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is priced between $137,662 to $200,067. For a new model, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray's price is between $79,821 and $107,371, with the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 priced between $135,799 and $182,066.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 both lose 35.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 8.0 out of 10. Chevrolet Corvette is ranked 3 out of 27 Best Luxury Convertibles based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 41 Best Luxury Sports Cars, the Chevrolet Corvette is ranked 9 and the Chevrolet Corvette is ranked 9 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Corvette is 7.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray’s base engine makes 490 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 base engine makes 670 horsepower. The Stingray is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 463 miles. The Z06 is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 389 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$79,821 - $107,371
Starting MSRP:
$75,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$102,671
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$46,440 - $273,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$135,799 - $182,066
Starting MSRP:
$117,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$102,671
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$46,440 - $273,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$93,561
Price Range:
$80,748 - $106,101
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$126,819
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$63,681 - $273,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,023
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,010
# Good or Great Deals:
129
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$162,571
Price Range:
$137,662 - $200,067
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$126,819
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$63,681 - $273,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
236
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,457
# Good or Great Deals:
61
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$25,722
Depreciation %:
34.2%
Resale Value $:
$49,578
Residual Value %:
65.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
30.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9% - 50.9%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$40,000
Depreciation %:
34.2%
Resale Value $:
$77,100
Residual Value %:
65.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
30.2%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
8.9% - 50.9%
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Corvette Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
15.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
12.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
10.1 - 17.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
15.5
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
12.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
10.1 - 17.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.8 - 13.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.8 - 13.4
Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 41Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 41Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 41Ranking
17 out of / 41Ranking
17 out of / 32Chevrolet Corvette Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 41Ranking
8 out of / 27Ranking
9 out of / 41Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 41Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 41Ranking
17 out of / 41Ranking
17 out of / 32Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Z06
Other Chevrolet Corvette Trim Levels
Stingray
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
490 hp @ 6450 rpm
Torque:
465 foot-lbs @ 5150 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.135 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
670 hp @ 8400 rpm
Torque:
460 foot-lbs @ 6300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.178 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 25 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
296 / 463 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 21 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
222 / 389 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
12.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3637 lbs
Width:
76.1 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
182.3 inches
Wheelbase:
107.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3769 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
184.6 inches
Wheelbase:
107.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35ZR19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/30ZR20
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Carbon Flash Metallic
Blue
Rapid Blue / Riptide Blue Metallic
Gray
Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic / Hypersonic Gray Metallic / Sea Wolf Gray Tricoat
Green
Cacti Green
Orange
Amplify Orange Tintcoat
Red
Red Mist Metallic Tintcoat / Torch Red
Silver
Silver Flare Metallic
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Accelerate Yellow Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Sky Cool Gray
Red
Adrenaline Red
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
