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Mitsubishi Mirage ES vs. SE

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mitsubishi Mirage ES and Mitsubishi Mirage SE 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 Mitsubishi Mirage ES and the Mitsubishi Mirage SE.

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

Pricing: A used 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage ES ranges from $14,977 to $19,997 while a used 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage SE is priced between $15,488 to $21,193. For a new model, the Mitsubishi Mirage ES's price is between $15,861 and $22,336, with the Mitsubishi Mirage SE priced between $16,820 and $24,313.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Mitsubishi Mirage ES and the Mitsubishi Mirage SE both lose 32.1 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mitsubishi Mirage is 7.9 out of 10. Mitsubishi Mirage is ranked 29 out of 43 Best Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Mitsubishi Mirage is 7.1 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Mitsubishi Mirage ES and the Mitsubishi Mirage SE makes 78 horsepower. Both the ES and the SE are rated to deliver an average of 39 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 396 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Mitsubishi Mirage has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$15,861 - $22,336

Starting MSRP:

$16,695

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

$25,089

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$16,390 - $35,700

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$16,820 - $24,313

Starting MSRP:

$18,895

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:

$17,682

Price Range:

$14,977 - $19,997

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

$29,562

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$18,098 - $38,830

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

224

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

1,005

# Good or Great Deals:

9

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,893

Price Range:

$15,488 - $21,193

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

$29,562

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$18,098 - $38,830

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

44

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

2,285

# Good or Great Deals:

0

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%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$6,421

Depreciation %:

34%

Resale Value $:

$12,474

Residual Value %:

66%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact Cars)

36%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

32.1% - 39.4%

Mitsubishi Mirage Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.1 / 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 Mitsubishi Mirage ES

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.2

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%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mitsubishi Mirage SE

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

11.2

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:

2.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.8 - 3.3

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1.8 - 3.3

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

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

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Other Mitsubishi Mirage Trim Levels

Black Edition, LE, Ralliart, SE

Other Mitsubishi Mirage Trim Levels

Black Edition, ES, LE, Ralliart

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

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:

4 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:

78 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

74 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.037 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:

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

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

Parking Sensors:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

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

Parking Sensors:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Satellite radio:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

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

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:

2084 lbs

Width:

65.6 inches

Height:

59.4 inches

Length:

151.4 inches

Wheelbase:

96.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2106 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:

14.0 x 4.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

165/65R14

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 5.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

175/55R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Jet Black Metallic

Blue

Sapphire Blue Metallic

Gray

Graphite Gray Metallic

Red

Infrared Metallic / Wine Red Metallic

Silver

Starlight Silver Metallic

White

White Diamond

Yellow

Sand Yellow

Exterior Colors

Black

Not available

Blue

Not available

Gray

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Not available

White

Not available

Yellow

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Interior Colors

Black

Not available

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