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Used 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage is a front-wheel-drive subcompact hatchback available in four trim levels: ES, LE, SE and Carbonite Edition. Every Mirage comes with a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that produces 76 horsepower and 74 lb-ft of torque.

ES
The ES comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission, but you can opt for a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), which comes with every other trim level. Standard features include:

  • 14-inch steel wheels
  • Automatic climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Tilt-adjustable steering wheel
  • Keyless entry

Technology and safety features include:

  • Rearview camera
  • 7-inch audio display
  • Bluetooth
  • Four-speaker sound system with USB input
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connection
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

LE
The LE adds:

  • 14-inch alloy wheels

Carbonite Edition
The Carbonite Edition is essentially a Mirage LE but with a handful of exterior cosmetic enhancements.

SE
The SE adds to the ES features with:

  • 15-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Foglights
  • Automatic high beams
  • Cloth and simulated leather combination seats
  • Heated front seats
  • Driver's seat armrest
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Push-button ignition and proximity keyless entry
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

Which Mirage trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Mirage's primary appeal lies in its low price, so stick with the base ES trim. You'll miss some of the upper-level creature comforts, but the ES has the essentials: automatic air conditioning, cruise control, smartphone connections and USB. Paying more for the higher trim levels doesn't make sense when you can buy a better competitor's car for nearly the same price.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Lacey, WA
Vehicle
Mirage ES
Mirage LE
Mirage Carbonite Edition
Mirage SE
Vehicle
LE
1.2L 3cyl CVT
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Carbonite Edition
1.2L 3cyl CVT
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SE
1.2L 3cyl CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Satellite radio
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
leatherette/cloth
Heated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
76 hp @ 6,000 rpm
76 hp @ 6,000 rpm
76 hp @ 6,000 rpm
76 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
74 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
74 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
74 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
74 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Engine displacement
1.2 l
1.2 l
1.2 l
1.2 l
Engine configuration
inline 3
inline 3
inline 3
inline 3
Transmission
5-speed manual
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
165/65R14
165/65R14
165/65R14
175/55R15
Wheel size
Wheel type
steel wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
33 / 41 / 36 MPG
36 / 43 / 39 MPG
36 / 43 / 39 MPG
36 / 43 / 39 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
9.2 gal.
9.2 gal.
9.2 gal.
9.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
304 / 377 miles
331 / 396 miles
331 / 396 miles
331 / 396 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
30.2 ft.
30.2 ft.
30.2 ft.
30.2 ft.
Curb weight
2,040 lb.
2,095 lb.
2,095 lb.
2,117 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.3 in.
6.3 in.
6.3 in.
6.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
65.6 in.
Height
59.4 in.
59.4 in.
59.4 in.
59.4 in.
Length
151.4 in.
151.4 in.
151.4 in.
151.4 in.
Wheelbase
96.5 in.
96.5 in.
96.5 in.
96.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
17.1 cu. ft.
17.1 cu. ft.
17.1 cu. ft.
17.1 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
Front Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room
51.7 in.
51.7 in.
51.7 in.
51.7 in.
Rear Head Room
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
37.2 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.2 in.
34.2 in.
34.2 in.
34.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
51.0 in.
51.0 in.
51.0 in.
51.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$33,401
$31,965
$30,187
$33,710
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.45
$0.43
$0.4
$0.45
Depreciation
$7,656
$7,602
$6,787
$8,570
Financing
$2,371
$2,386
$2,217
$2,607
Taxes & Fees
$1,029
$1,034
$978
$1,106
Fuel
$9,277
$8,565
$8,565
$8,565
Insurance
$3,988
$3,949
$3,988
$3,988
Maintenance
$7,078
$6,427
$5,650
$6,872
Repairs
$2,002
$2,002
$2,002
$2,002
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, cloth
Black, leatherette/cloth
Exterior
Wine Red Metallic
Mystic Black Metallic
Sapphire Blue Metallic
Infrared Metallic
Mercury Gray Metallic
Starlight Silver Metallic
White Diamond
Sand Yellow
Wine Red Metallic
Mystic Black Metallic
Sapphire Blue Metallic
Infrared Metallic
Mercury Gray Metallic
Starlight Silver Metallic
White Diamond
Sand Yellow
Wine Red Metallic
Mystic Black Metallic
White Diamond
Sand Yellow
Wine Red Metallic
Mystic Black Metallic
Sapphire Blue Metallic
Infrared Metallic
Mercury Gray Metallic
Starlight Silver Metallic
White Diamond
Sand Yellow