Chevrolet Corvette Z06 vs Porsche 911 Carrera: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The Porsche 911 Carrera costs about $16,142 less
That's $224 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.Corvette Z06 1LZ$3,638/moTrue cost
911 Carrera✓ $3,414/moTrue cost
2027 Chevrolet Corvette Z06Closest matching trim: Corvette Z06 1LZ
Sticker (MSRP)$158,449
+$39,156→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$197,605
+ running costs→↓− $77,640 resale
True cost$3,638/moA month to own, after resale
2027 Porsche 911 CarreraClosest matching trim: 911 Carrera
Sticker (MSRP)$144,900
+$37,236→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$182,136
+ running costs→↓− $71,001 resale
True cost$3,414/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | $158,449 | ✓ $144,900 | 911 Carrera by $13,549 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | $16,423 | ✓ $16,282 | 911 Carrera by $141 |
| Sales tax (HST) | $22,733 | ✓ $20,954 | 911 Carrera by $1,779 |
| Drive-away price | $197,605 | ✓ $182,136 | 911 Carrera by $15,469 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | $31,568 | ✓ $22,777 | 911 Carrera by $8,791 |
| Insurance (estimate) | ✓ $20,654 | $25,801 | Corvette Z06 by $5,147 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | ✓ $10,280 | $12,850 | Corvette Z06 by $2,570 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | $40,508 | ✓ $37,254 | 911 Carrera by $3,254 |
| Lost return on your money | $38,859 | ✓ $35,875 | 911 Carrera by $2,984 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | ✓ −$77,640 | −$71,001 | Corvette Z06 by $6,639 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | $261,925 | ✓ $245,783 | 911 Carrera by $16,142 |
| True cost a month | $3,638/mo | ✓ $3,414/mo | 911 Carrera by $224 |
| You pay each month | $4,107/mo | ✓ $3,832/mo | 911 Carrera by $275 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Premium gas | Premium gas | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | 3 | Not published | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | 357 | Not published | — |
| Length | 4.69 m | 4.54 m | — |
| Ground clearance | 14 cm | — | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | 49% | 49% | — |
| US crash test | Not rated yet | Not rated yet | — |
Price
Sticker (MSRP)
Freight and fees, before tax
Sales tax (HST)
Drive-away price
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging
Insurance (estimate)
Maintenance (estimate)
Loan rate
Loan interest
Lost return on your money
Resale after 6 yrs
Total
True cost
True cost a month
You pay each month
Practical
Fuel type
Seats
Carry-ons, 2 people
Cargo behind row 2, litres
Length
Ground clearance
Resale % after 6 yrs
US crash test
✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $13,549.