What Are Your Thoughts On The 2023 Corvette Z06 Price: Poll
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The 2023 Corvette Z06 offers world-beating performance and head-turning supercar styling for relatively little outlay. However, the key word here is “relative,” and we want to know – what are your thoughts on the 2023 Corvette Z06 price?
In case you missed it, GM announced pricing for the 2023 Corvette Z06 last month, with the base-level 1LZ trim level starting at $106,395 ($113,895 for the Convertible), the mid-range 2LZ trim level starting at $115,595 ($122,595 for the Convertible), and the range-topping 3LZ starting at $120,245 ($127,245).
| Trim Level | Coupe | Convertible |
|---|---|---|
| 1LZ | $106,395 | $113,895 |
| 2LZ | $115,595 | $122,595 |
| 3LZ | $120,245 | $127,245 |
The 2023 Corvette Z06 is also available with the Z07 Performance Package, which adds in a host of performance goodies, including Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, FE7 suspension, Michelin Pilot Cup 2R ZP tires, and underbody strakes. Although the Z07 Performance Package is priced at $8,995, it also requires the inclusion of either the Visible Carbon aero package, which is priced at $10,495, or Carbon Flash Painted aero package, which is priced at at $8,495. There’s also available carbon fiber wheels, priced at $9,995 for a Carbon Flash finish, and $11,995 for a Visible Carbon finish.
While all that may seem rather hefty compared to the C8 Corvette Stingray, the performance on offer with the 2023 Corvette Z06 more than makes up the difference. Making the go is the naturally aspirated 5.5L V8 LT5 gasoline engine, which is rated as standard at 670 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, enough to slingshot the new Z06 from a standstill to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds. With that in mind, the 2023 Corvette Z06 significantly undercuts rivals like the Audi R8, Porsche 911 GT3, Ferrari F8 Tributo, and McLaren 720S.
Nevertheless, everyone has an opinion, so what’s yours? Tell us what you think about the 2023 Corvette Z06 price by voting in the poll below, and remember to subscribe to GM Authority for more mid-engine Corvette news, Corvette C8 news, Corvette news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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What GM charges and the dealer price will bear little resemblance. Get ready for the “Market Adjustment.”
My best friend and I put ourselves on the list with a deposit back on 12/2021. Waited anxiously like the rest of the world only to be disappointed with a ridiculous price for the 1LZ without any options. Then a few days later the news comes that “oh by the way folks you have to pay a gas guzzler tax”. Disappointed is a minor word. Flabbergasted is more like it. The whole world is fighting the environment by doing all they can to switch over to a lot greener methods, including GM. Even the C8 has it’s future in hybrid and fully electric. My 2020 C8 has gotten as high as 35mpg and with the present gas prices being at an all time high it feels good that GM worked hard to extract that great gas mileage out of an outstanding car while maintaining a higher greener engine. I’m not too fond that the new Z06 is being compared against Porsche’s, Ferrari’s and McLaren’s top of the line cars so that the public can approve the price of the Z06. Porsche and Ferrari have already created hybrid and fully electric cars. We all love our cars. I have a C4 and the C8 and hoped to add the Z06 to the stable. I got my refund for the deposit this month. BTW went to our local dealer for the Z06 reveal, the owner told an entirely filled room of people that THEIR price would be $100,000.00 additional.
$100K additional; that’s crazy!They say that they only charge MSRP. And, with the pricing now released, and considerably higher than all the assumed starting price, I’m all about finding it for MSRP.
THAT process of finding a dealership that does this is a small project! I have already been on the list at Criswell in Maryland for about a year and a half and have been told I’m probably about year 2/likely more year 3. Upon reading an article about calling around to other dealers in the area just to check on their “list”, I found that out of the 10 dealers I called, most of the smaller ones were charging $10-20K over MSRP, as well as a few larger dealers. The smaller ones all had the same explanation, that if they actually got a Z06 allocation, that they’ve been briefed by their general manager that they will be charging the “market adjustment”, AKA general manager bonus paycheck (I added the last part, forgive my humor).
A few said that while Criswell does state that they don’t charge above MSRP, that I would be unpleasantly surprised when they do charge this fee. So, there’s a little effort there to pull people from one of the east coast giants. From what I read, everywhere for the most part, they dont charge over MSRP.
I still got on a second list, as they said that they just received 3 allocations from GM for 2022 (which could be due to a flub on GM’s). But I’m still ALL ABOUT not paying anything more than the $115K for the LT2.
Greedy gm and dealers
Idk, it’s unfortunately in line with the modern world of pricing. 60K work trucks, 50K midsizers, 30K compacts. 100+ for a vette seams reasonable…. In this insane world where everything is priced this insanely high. It’s not just cars. 20$ for a McDonald’s visit, multi million dollar single family housesholds……
Remember that the consumer controls the price. Corporate America is going to charge all that we will be willing to pay. They will take advantage of you if we allow it, and call it business.
The LT3 is at $120.000.00 if you want some carbon fiber add on looks like $140,000.00.
I wonder what it costs to produce one of these cars? How’s $39,000.00 sound, let them double their money that’s $78,000.00 let them triple their money that’s $117,000.00.
Gas guzzler tax is nothing more than goverment theft, but i suppose they have to have funds for the 35 million or so illegals iphones, healthcare and free housing and let’s not forget the EBT Card for free groceries…. any one disagree?
While the dealer markups are outrageous, as long as people vote with their dollars to buy them this will continue. Fast forward a few years and pricing will come down. It is all about supply and demand given what people are willing to pay. Sometimes feelings get in the way…
Gm will built less Z06 to keep the demand up
I think GM stock holders should sell all there stock because GM don’t care about us or they would stop the LOWLIFE dealers from ripping us off
a comparison chart that included Stingray prices would have been helpful.
Base price is a little high but options are over the roof like a Porsche.
I’m a cash buyer and have a 2021 Z-51. I have no intention of tracking my Corvette so the extra capability, above what I already have would just be a waste of money.. That’s kind of a high price to pay if you’re not going to use it.. I know, having the toughest car is great for your ego I just don’t need that.
I agree with George, this is more power than any “normal” driver needs. This is a track car. Paying this price just to be “King of the Hill” is crazy.
I have a 2022 C8 Z51 LT2, and it’s more than enough.
I completely agree with George. I own a 22 Z51 and am scratching my head trying to imagine what the ZO6 will do that mine won’t under most conditions. I just can’t see the extra $30k for being able to say I have one of the first of them. I am fully satisfied with mine, thank you.
George is right on. I have a 2021 Z51 3LT and am loving it. While I’ve mused about a Z06 I’ve come to believe that I would be paying a lot of money for a different exhaust sound and bragging rights. I do not track my car either. Having said that, I think the base price is high – but in the ball park. But when you add options and include the gas guzzler tax – it’s well overpriced. And that’s before the “market adjustments”. My 2021 beauty is looking better and better.
I’d buy one. I’d buy one (2LZ) in a heart beat at MSRP or below only. I only need painted calipers and wheel locks. I wouldn’t track it; I’d enjoy it like my 2019 Stingray. I’d enjoy the stares and and all the conversations about the car.
It really doesn’t matter what the MSRP is because no one will be able to buy one for that price. The dealer mark-ups will be huge. In my opinion, anyone who pays a dealer mark-up is foolish…the sooner people realize that, the sooner the mark-ups will go away. I can’t imagine there is a dealership in the Country that wants to sit with unsold Corvettes on his lot.
Plenty of dealers selling the Z06 for MSRP, you just have to wait in line.
It no longer a hard working class affordable car. Just for the Rich and famous
Why you have to be rich and famous to own this car? Allot of rich people are not famous also.
110 K with the gas guzzlers tax for the base Z06 is affordable for the masses.
I am so happy with my loaded 22 Z51 coupe with a sticker of $90,275 that does the same 0 to 60 time of 2.8 along with more torque at 1000 less rpm than a Z06. I like grunt motors. I would not even think of buying a Z06 because it is a high RPM race car that is not really for street use first of all I like the sound of an American cross-plane crankshaft with its gurgle sound hearing every piston fire. I also have a 59 Vette with the off-road exhaust with a sound that makes people smile. The Z06 sounds like a Hoover vacuum cleaner with its deep hum I know I know some people love it.
If you have a NEED FOR SPEED and have the ability to use it on a TRACK and the money go for it. having owned 11 Corvettes starting in 1965 I have found that many buyers of these SUPER HIGH PERFORMACE CARS use the phrase of I HAVE ONE AND YOU DON’T. They purchase it drive it very little and most of it life is spent PARKED IN THEIR GARAGE!
Very true unfortunately.
I bought 2020 C8 3lt that someone refused to take..it’s my daily driver…took me over 40yrs to own a car I always wanted..why not drive it.
So what? Really why would you care how someone drives their car?
The base Stingray comes standard with everything the C8 needs to be a fantastic car. The Z06 equipment can’t be put to effect on any street legal use and it’s over-equipped to be a race car. I doubt very few of them will ever see competitive track use.
GM YOU TOOK THE AVERAGE WORKER THE PEOPLE THAT MADE YOU OUT OF THE EQUATION GO SELL ALL YOU CAN NOT PROUD OF YOU WAITED A LONG TIME FOR THIS CAR NOW ALL I CAN DO IS LOOK AT THEM THANKS.
Gm just wants more money. Greedy
No one is being forced to buy this vehicle. It is a very high performance car. If that is what you want you should be very happy for what it is and what it costs. There is no other comparable car in the world. It is not an “average” Corvette, there is no such thing. We started Corvettes being a front engine, rear wheel drive sports car. Seven series were developed and built as such. Engineers squeezed every ounce of performance out of that design. A new generation was designed and built and it is nothing similar to the original concept. Yes, it is V-8 powered, but the original was not. Chevy will never admit to this but the Corvette has ceased being a sports car and has become a full scale race car! It is an ass kicker with world status as such. Presently, nothing equals it. However, speed is fleeting and the Italians will respond. When they do, the world will be introduced to the C-9. That will be a very coveted car, a true racing vehicle! Prancing horses will scatter in its presence.
pricing is ok but GM should put a stop to dealer markup over MSRP
GM said they would put a halt to that but have no GUTS to enforce what they say. Talk is cheap, action speaks louder than words.
Can’t happen Phil. GM and dealers are separate entities. For GM to control pricing they would have to sell directly to the public and they refuse to do that. Dealer mark-ups on vehicles are not that great. Now, on the other hand service is very lucrative and THAT is what dealers sell for a greater profit. A sale lasts but one time while service goes on and on. Remember, MSRP is “recommended” as the courts have ruled. Also, keep in mind that car sales are like no other, the seller (manufacturer) doesn’t get paid until the sale is final. Dealers pay only a “floor plan fee” until that sale is complete. They basically have free use of the vehicle until it sells.
David, what you say is true, however GM could allocate fewer units to dealerships that are really price gouging their customers. There has been talks from manufactures about doing just that… but will probably never happen.
My local dealer has a 2023 70th edition on the floor for $30K over MSRP plus dealer fees for the past 2 weeks. Yesterday they marked it down to only $10k over MSRP. Greed wasn’t paying off for them.
GM will take away allotments if it is reported. Already has happened.
GM can’t control how much Dealers sell their cars for, but they can control the Dealer inventory and a Dealer can’t sell over MSRP if they don’t have anything to sell.
To me the base MSRP is not the problem, it’s the dealer add on. I spoke to the dealer I have purchased 10/12 vehicles from including 2 Corvettes. They are asking for $50.000 over MSRP.
GREED
Sorry I like my corvettes not to look Japanese. So doesn’t matter the price
We have one on order from our local dealer who sells at MSRP(We purchased our factory order 2021 from them at MSRP after a 1 year wait).We will keep the 2021 as a daily driver and use the Z06 for track days ,club events and car shows….by the time it arrives it may be the last V8 gasoline powered Corvette available.Price is right where we expected to be.
That;s a heck of a lot of money to pick up a tenth or two, 0-60, and 200 MPH you’ll never use. Also they’re making the same design mistake as they did with the C4 ZR-1 in not making the Z06 easily distinguished from the standard Stingray. An extra piece of side trim and 4 central pipes are too subtle for the price. Still, they’ll sell them all.
Proving again P.T. Barnum’s Law of Applied Economics, this time in motion.
Finally. An American Super Car. At International Super Car prices ^^$$. Oh well GM has to finance the bust of the coming EV pipedream fail. Meanwhile, I’ll be tracking my used 1LE…Best deal on the planet.
Here is the difference in price. I paid $107,355 for a C7 Z06 Z07 pretty much fully loaded which I tracked the car. As said earlier way too much power to use on the street you just can’t take advantage of all the power. A new C8 Z06 Z07 with the same options (no carbon wheels) I had is now over 137,000. I’m on the list for a new one but I’m told I’ll have a two to three years wait. (one of the top three dealers) That is before the 10% of production announcement. I was spoiled PBIR track was 20 minutes way to race the car on a road course.
The track has now closed and for sale. The closet tracks now are 2-/12 and 3-1/2 hours away. So I can’t enjoy the power of the car on the street or want to drive that car that far to race. So when my number comes up I’ll have to give it some serious thought about buying the car with that price increase. I’m also surprised the C8 that I have, which is not broken yet, is 2.8 sec to 60 MPH and the Z06 is the same. I find that hard to believe.
I’m pretty much in the same boat as you , our local track MIR has been closed . I live 5 miles from it , and now the closest road course is 3 or 4 hours away ,thanks IRG, but I have a Z06 ordered . On the flip side of the coin it’s probably going to save me a load of money on tires and brakes not having a neighbor hood track .
Check the torque numbers to RPM numbers on both Z06 and Z51 base cars that is why 0 to 60 is the same. Also, look at HP and RPM numbers. That makes it clear why 0 to 60 is the same.
The low speed acceleration is mostly limited by tire adhesion to the road surface and shifting efficiency. All the C8 family will be very similar considering the common transmission innards, weight distribution, and CG height effecting weight transfer. The tire patch area and rubber compounds are the main differentiators. The Z-cars will remain traction limited longer resulting in higher acceleration at higher speeds.
Since this transition from traction limited to power limited happens at near extra legal speed with the basic C8, the go-faster versions don’t buy much legal utility on the street. That isn’t really the point though, is it?
GM have shot themselves in the foot with this one. Way too much fanfare and bravado for a vehicle that they cannot even get half the parts for. Good luck with getting a fully-optioned Z06 LZ3 with all the carbon given current supply outages.
As for ADM’s, those dealerships with their smug attitudes are on notice. I am certainly not going to buy above MSRP and that’s what my contract states. And if I want to flip it when the time finally comes, I will, irrespective of GM’s lame attempt to tell me what I can do with my car.
I have a C8 3LT Z51 and I have said all along, the Z06 is not worth it unless you want to track all the time. Otherwise, the performance figures just don’t stack up unless you are Mr. Fast & Furious and into illegal street racing.
The price point should not be compared against Ferrari or McLaren; they don’t have a backlog of 55,000 sports cars!
It’s hard to say if the Z06 is a good value or not since we don’t have any published independent performance tests yet. However, if the tests confirm that the car is really all that GM hypes it up to be, then yes, it will be a great value.
G.M. raised base prices 20k so flippers wouldn’t be the only ones capitolizing on the high demand. This was part of the delay in releasing pricing.