I don’t think that’s necessarily a valid proof point - how many people on here have owned any sports car whatsoever? I’m willing to bet the designer crowd would jump on a Volvo wagon before jumping to a Corvette, even at the same price.
I don’t think there’s any intention on doing a “base model” Corvette, Ed Welburn mentions in an interview with Jay Leno that the Stingray name was brought back specifically to eliminate the notion of the “Base model” Vette.
Do I think most dealers will order more conservative color combinations and that they ma offer a body matched vent option down the road? That’s more likely.