Chevrolet Corvette vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 52% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Corvette | AMG GT | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 3 600 000 | R 4 272 462 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 62 922/m | R 74 676/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 52% | 52% |
| Value after 3 years | R 1 874 977 | R 2 225 214 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 1 725 023 | R 2 047 248 |
| Value after 5 years | R 1 273 065 | R 1 510 867 |
| Our tier | Luxury flagship & exotic | Luxury flagship & exotic |
Chevrolet Corvette →
Sold officially in South Africa for the first time, the factory right-hand-drive C8 Stingray arrived in August 2025 through CVH Auto Group with the Z51 performance pack standard. Coupe pricing starts at R3.6 million and the convertible at R3.9 million. It is a halo car in tiny volumes rather than a mainstream Chevrolet.
Known for: factory right-hand-drive v8 supercar
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT →
Mercedes-AMG's sports flagship has been sold in SA since 2015, first as a two-door 911 rival and later joined by the 4-Door version. Volumes are tiny and the buyers are enthusiasts. Depreciation is heavy in rand terms, though early GTs have started settling into collectible territory.
Known for: amg's 911 rival
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chevrolet Corvette or the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT?
They are close to inseparable: 52% vs 52% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Chevrolet Corvette loses about R 1 725 023 over three years and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT loses about R 2 047 248. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Chevrolet Corvette runs about R 62 922 per month and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT about R 74 676, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.