Buying a 2012 Corvette is going to cost you more money. That’s our analysis after seeing the new pricing for 2012 Corvettes that were released today by General Motors. A quick review reveals that MSRP pricing is going up anywhere from $480-$1,150 based on the model. The only model seeing a pricing decrease is the 2012 Corvette ZR1 which will see its MSRP drop by $75.
In addition to the MSRP prices going up, most of the prices for the Equipment Group packages are going up as well. 2LT Coupes and GS Coupes will rise from 2011’s $1,195 to $2,095. 3LT Coupes and GS Coupes will go from $4,205 to $5,995 and 4LT Coupes and GS Coupes will rise from $7,705 to $9,495.
The models that show a decrease in Equipment Group pricing is the Convertible/Grand Sport Convertibles but only in the 2LT package. The 2LT price drops from $3,190 to $2,095. However, the 3LT packages are up from 2011’s $6,200 to $7,995 and 4LT packages for the topless Corvettes go up from $9,700 to $11,495.
The big news for the 2012 Corvette is the Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition. The one-year only black metallic Corvettes with black wheels, red trim and Louis Chevrolet graphics will add an additional $4,950 to the pricing of any of the six Corvette models.
Some other interesting price points for new 2012 RPOs:
The Z06 Carbon Fiber Hood (B92) is $2,495.
Black Carbon Fiber Hood Badges (BA5) is $100.
Silver, Gray or Yellow Brake Calipers (J6*) are $595.
Customer Selectable VIN (PIN) is $5,000.
2012 Corvette Coupe $49,525
1LT Base Equipment Group $0
2LT Equipment Group $2,095
3LT Preferred Equipment Group $5,995
4LT Premium Equipment Group $9,495
2012 Corvette Convertible $54,525
1LT Base Equipment Group $0
2LT Equipment Group $2,095
3LT Preferred Equipment Group $7,995
4LT Premium Equipment Group $11,495
2012 Corvette Grand Sport Coupe $55,925
1LT Base Equipment Group $0
2LT Equipment Group $2,095
3LT Preferred Equipment Group $5,995
4LT Premium Equipment Group $9,495
2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible $59,525
1LT Base Equipment Group $0
2LT Equipment Group $2,095
3LT Preferred Equipment Group $7,995
4LT Premium Equipment Group $11,495
2012 Corvette Z06 $75,525
1LZ Base Equipment Group $0
2LZ Preferred Equipment Group $4,310
3LZ Premium Equipment Group $8,815
2012 Corvette ZR1 $111,525
1ZR Base Equipment Group $0
3ZR Premium Equipment Group $10,000
OPTIONS
B92 Carbon Fiber Hood for Z06 $2,495
BA5 Black Grand Sport Fender Badges $100
C2L Roof Package – Includes Painted and Glass Tops $1,400
CC3 Glass Roof instead of Painted Roof $750
CCR Special order option $0
CFZ Z06 Carbon Fiber Package $3,995
D30 Color Combination Override $590
ERI Battery Protection Package $100
F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control – Grand Sports $1,695
F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control – Coupe/Conv $1,995
F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control – Z06 $2,495
H33 Cyber Gray Metallic Headlamp Override $590
H34 Blade Silver Metallic Headlamp Override $590
H35 Black Headlamp Override $590
J55 Cross Drilled Brake Rotors $500
J6C Silver Brake Calipers $595
J6D Dark Gray Brake Calipers $595
J6E Yellow Brake Calipers $595
J6F Red Brake Calipers $595
MN6 6-Speed Manual Transmission $0
MYC 6-Speed Paddle Shift Automatic Transmission $1,250
NPP Dual Mode Exhaust $1,195
PBC Corvette Engine Build Experience $5,800
PDE ZR1 Performance Package $1,495
PIN Customer Selectable VIN $5,000
R8C Museum Delivery $490
R8E Gas Guzzler Tax (ZR1) $1000
U3U Navigation 6.5” Screen $1,795
US9 6 Disc CD Changer $395
VK3 Front License Plate Bracket $15
Z07 Z06 Ultimate Performance Package $7,500
Z15 Grand Sport Heritage Package $1,195
ZLC Chevrolet Centennial Special Edition $4,950
**6 Two-Tone Seating $695
36S Custom Leather Stitching – Yellow $395
37S Custom Leather Stitching – Blue $395
38S Custom Leather Stitching – Red $395
0B1 Cross Flag Embroidery on Headrests $300
28U Inferno Orange Metiallic $300
45U Velocity Yellow Premium Tintcoat $850
89U Crystal Red Premium Tintcoat $850
Wheels:
PYD Competition Gray Aluminum – Grand Sport $395
PYE Chrome Aluminum – Grand Sport $1,995
Q44 Z06 Competition Gray $395
Q5V Machine Faced Cup Style – Z06 $995
Q6B ZR1 Chrome Aluminum $2,000
Q6J ZR1 Competition Gray Aluminum $395
Q8A Z06 Chrome Aluminum $1,995
QX1 Competition Gray Aluminum – Coupe/Conv $395
QX3 Chrome Aluminum – Coupe/Conv $1,850
RQ1 Machine Faced Aluminum – Coupe/Conv $895
Pricing does not include the $975 Dealer Freight Charge (DFC).
