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Kia Forte vs. Mitsubishi Mirage

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Forte and Mitsubishi Mirage contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Kia Forte and the Mitsubishi Mirage.

When comparing the Kia Forte's and the Mitsubishi Mirage's specifications and ratings, the Kia Forte has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Mitsubishi Mirage has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Kia Forte's and the Mitsubishi Mirage's specifications and ratings, the Mitsubishi Mirage is a better car than the Kia Forte.

Pricing: A used 2024 Kia Forte ranges from $19,899 to $26,527 while a used 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is priced between $14,999 to $20,727. For a new model, the Kia Forte's price is between $20,394 and $27,514, with the Mitsubishi Mirage priced between $16,064 and $22,474.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Forte loses 33 percent of its value and the Mitsubishi Mirage loses 32.1 percent of its value. This means the Mitsubishi Mirage retains 0.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Forte.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Forte is 8.0 out of 10 while the Mitsubishi Mirage's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Kia Forte being ranked 27 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Mitsubishi Mirage being ranked 29 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Forte is 7.6 out of 10. For the Mitsubishi Mirage the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the Kia Forte a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Mitsubishi Mirage.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Forte’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Mitsubishi Mirage base engine makes 78 horsepower. The Forte is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles. The Mirage is rated to deliver an average of 39 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 396 miles.This gives the Mitsubishi Mirage the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Forte the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Mitsubishi Mirage, a subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and cargo space. The Kia Forte, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Kia Forte and the Mitsubishi Mirage have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$20,394 - $27,514

Starting MSRP:

$19,990

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$26,555

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$17,795 - $45,665

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$16,064 - $22,474

Starting MSRP:

$16,695

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

$25,089

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$16,390 - $35,700

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$22,724

Price Range:

$19,899 - $26,527

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$28,855

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$19,171 - $47,673

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

7,208

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

514

# Good or Great Deals:

97

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,098

Price Range:

$14,999 - $20,727

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

$29,562

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$18,098 - $38,830

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

182

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

1,918

# Good or Great Deals:

9

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$6,839

Depreciation %:

34.2%

Resale Value $:

$13,151

Residual Value %:

65.8%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

31.6%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

24.4% - 40.1%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$5,673

Depreciation %:

34%

Resale Value $:

$11,022

Residual Value %:

66%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact Cars)

36%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

32.1% - 39.4%

Kia Forte Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.0 / 10

Reliability:

7.6 / 10

Retained Value:

8.5 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Mitsubishi Mirage Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.5 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Forte

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

11.2

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

10.1 - 13.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

7.4%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Mirage

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.3

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)

11.1

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

9.5 - 13

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.3%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2 - 18.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.8 - 3.3

Kia Forte Rankings

Most Affordable Small Cars

7 / 24

Most Comfortable Small Cars

11 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

13 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

13 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

13 / 43

Best Small Cars Under $20k

14 / 21

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

16 / 21

Most Reliable Small Cars

24 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

25 / 43

Best Small Cars

27 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

27 / 43

Safest Small Cars

32 / 43

Mitsubishi Mirage Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

1 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

2 / 24

Best Small Cars for the Money

2 / 13

Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 43

Best Small Cars Under $20k

15 / 21

Best Small Cars for Tall People

17 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

17 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

23 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

26 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

28 / 43

Best Small Cars

29 / 43

Safest Small Cars

33 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

42 / 43

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Kia Forte Trim Levels

GT, GT-Line, LX, LXS

Mitsubishi Mirage Trim Levels

Black Edition, ES, LE, Ralliart, SE

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.053 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

78 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

74 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.037 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


28 / 39 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

392 / 546 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

3

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


36 / 43 / 39

Range (city/hwy):

331 / 396 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.3 inches

Cargo Space:

15.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

96.0 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.7 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

51.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.2 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.2 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

51 inches

Cargo Space:

17.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

103.3 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2769 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

182.7 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2084 lbs

Width:

65.6 inches

Height:

59.4 inches

Length:

151.4 inches

Wheelbase:

96.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

195/60R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

14.0 x 4.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

165/65R14

Exterior Colors

Black

Aurora Black Pearl

Gray

Gravity Gray

White

Clear White

Blue

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Not available

Yellow

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black Metallic

Gray

Graphite Gray Metallic

White

White Diamond

Blue

Sapphire Blue Metallic

Red

Infrared Metallic / Wine Red Metallic

Silver

Starlight Silver Metallic

Yellow

Sand Yellow

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Black

Black

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