Lexus LC vs Chevrolet Corvette

The Lexus LC starts from $198,400 before on-road costs, while the Chevrolet Corvette opens at $193,990. 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 $218,240 and $213,389 respectively.

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

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

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

The Lexus LC uses a Petrol producing 351kW and 540Nm of torque, sent through a 10-speed auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.7 seconds.

The Chevrolet Corvette responds with a LT2 6.2L V8 making 369kW and 637Nm, paired to a 8-speed dual-clutch driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 3.4 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 Lexus LC measures 4,770mm long on a 2,870mm wheelbase, 140mm longer than the Chevrolet Corvette at 4,630mm (2,723mm 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 / 999,999km (Lexus LC) vs 5 years (Chevrolet Corvette). Both match on warranty length.