The Mitsubishi Mirage is one of the most affordable new cars on the market. It starts at just $16,245. Even the top trim comes in well under $20,000.
Its chief rivals in the subcompact class include the Chevrolet Spark and Nissan Versa. Alongside the Kia Rio, the Mirage is one of the few cars in its class available as a hatchback or a sedan, which Mitsubishi calls the Mirage G4.
Every Mitsubishi Mirage runs on a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder engine, mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). It’s rated at 76 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque, which means it requires some patience to get up to freeway speeds. What it lacks in performance, it makes up for in efficiency. The Mirage has a combined fuel economy rating of 39 mpg with the hatchback body and 37 mpg for the G4 sedan.
Let’s walk through the 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage model range and find the right trim for you.
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage ES ($16,245 for hatchback, $17,245 for sedan)
The Mitsubishi Mirage ES has the basics you would expect from a new car. It also has some features that might surprise you at this price point.
It has power windows and door locks, steering wheel audio and cruise control, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic climate control, LED taillights, split-folding rear seats, and an Eco Indicator.
The standard infotainment system is a 7-inch screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also has a backup camera, Bluetooth, an AM/FM radio, one USB port, and a 4-speaker audio system.
After a destination fee of $1,045 ($1,170 in Alaska and Hawaii), the starting price of the Mirage hatch comes to $17,290. Assuming a 60-month loan at 3% interest with no trade-in and no money down, the Mirage ES starts at about $311/month for the hatchback and $329/month for the sedan. See 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage ES models for sale
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage ES includes:
Fuel economy: In the hatchback model, the frugal 3-cylinder engine in the Mirage achieves up to 43 mpg on the highway.
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay: These smartphone connectivity features make it easy to bring your maps, music, and more to the screen in your car.
Automatic emergency braking: It’s nice to see this safety feature come standard on such an affordable car.
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage LE ($16,845 for hatchback, $17,845 for sedan)
Upgrading to the LE trim adds a few features at a slight price increase. Added features are limited to alloy wheels, fog lights, and a leather and aluminum shift knob.
The Mirage LE has a monthly payment starting at about $321 for the hatchback and approximately $339 for the sedan if you get one with a 60-month loan at 3% interest and no money down. See 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage LE models for sale
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage LE includes:
Fog lights: Fog lights add to the safety and style of the Mirage.
Alloy wheels: The base trim has steel wheels with covers, but upgrading to the LE trim brings stylish alloy wheels.
Leather/aluminum shift knob: A nice touch that makes the Mirage feel a bit more upscale.
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage Black Edition ($17,445 for hatchback, $18,445 for sedan)
The Black Edition is primarily an appearance package that adds a few bonus features over the LE trim. It upgrades the exterior with 15-inch black alloy wheels, black mirror caps, a black spoiler, and red grille accents. On the inside, it has a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob with red stitching and red accent stitching on the seats.
Other features include automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, red cloth door insert trim, and window stitch panels in a carbon pattern.
If you get the Mirage Black Edition with a 60-month loan at 3% interest and no money down, it will have a monthly payment starting at about $332 for the hatchback and $350 for the sedan. See 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage Black Edition models for sale
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage Black Edition includes:
Unique appearance package: The Black Edition includes black alloy wheels, a black spoiler, black mirrors, and red grille accents. You also get stylish red accent stitching inside.
Automatic headlights: With this handy feature, you’ll never accidentally leave your headlights illuminated.
Rain-sensing wipers: These wipers are for your safety and convenience.
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage SE ($18,145 for hatchback, $18,945 for sedan)
The top SE trim is loaded with desirable features while keeping the pricing affordable. The SE is the Mirage model we’d recommend to most drivers.
The SE adds modern safety features like automatic high beams and lane-departure warning. Other features include LED headlights, body-colored mirrors with turn indicators, combination cloth and faux-leather seating, heated front seats, a driver’s seat armrest, push-button start, and tasteful chrome interior trim.
The top SE trim starts at about $345/month for the hatchback and $359/month for the sedan, assuming a 60-month loan at 3% interest and no money down. See 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage SE models for sale
2023 Mitsubishi Mirage SE includes:
Safety tech: Automatic high beams and lane departure warning come standard on the SE trim.
Upgraded seats: Combination fabric and synthetic leather seats make the Mirage a little nicer inside. They also are heated in front.
LED headlights: LED high beams, low beams, and daytime running lights improve the safety and visibility of the Mirage.
