Chevrolet Corvette vs Lexus LC

The Chevrolet Corvette starts from $193,990 before on-road costs, while the Lexus LC opens at $198,400. That makes the Chevrolet Corvette the more affordable entry point by $4,410.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $213,389 and $218,240 respectively.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Chevrolet Corvette features a 12.7-inch touchscreen paired with a 14-inch digital dash, while the Lexus LC gets a 12.3-inch display and 8-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chevrolet Corvette stands out with Bose audio that you will not find on the Lexus LC. The Lexus LC counters with power tailgate and Mark Levinson audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chevrolet Corvette uses a LT2 6.2L V8 producing 369kW and 637Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed dual-clutch to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.4 seconds.

The Lexus LC responds with a Petrol making 351kW and 540Nm, paired to a 10-speed auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.7 seconds.

The Chevrolet Corvette has the clear power advantage at 369kW vs 351kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chevrolet Corvette is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Chevrolet Corvette measures 4,630mm long on a 2,723mm wheelbase, 140mm shorter than the Lexus LC at 4,770mm (2,870mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus LC generally means more rear legroom.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years (Chevrolet Corvette) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus LC). Both match on warranty length.