Is the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 34.2 in. Class median 35.0 in.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Price: 56% above cars like it.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $71 vs $84 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | No | 56% above predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Mirage a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 34.2 in | Median 35.0 in | 16 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in | Median 37.0 in | 16 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 17.1 cu ft | Median 20.3 cu ft | 13 | No |
Is the Mirage a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $16,695 | Median $32,738 | 16 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 78 hp | 135 hp to 299 hp | 17 | No |
| Length | 151.4 in | Median 180.8 in | 17 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 30.2 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 15 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 8.2 cents | Median 9.7 cents | 15 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Mirage a good commuter car?
Yes. $71 a month to commute. Class median $84.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $71
- Median of 15 hatchbacks
- $84
- Highway mpg
- 43 mpg, top 23% of 9
Is the Mirage a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.3 in clearance, 59.4 in tall | 4.8 to 5.6 in clearance, 55.9 to 58.2 in tall | 15 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.8 in | 16 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 30.2 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 15 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Mirage a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Mirage worth the money?
No. Priced 56% above cars like it.
- Price, ES FWD
- $16,695
- Predicted price
- $10,669
- Gap
- +$6,026 (+56%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Mirage a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 55 trims of other makes, hatchbacks, 2024.
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