How much should you actually pay for a used Mirage in 2026?

Mitsubishi Mirage is a well-known fuel-efficient subcompact car. I checked listings, and there are approximately 89 listings, and all of them are petrol. I wasn’t aware until I did some research that the Mirage is available only in petrol, with no diesel, hybrid, or EV version at all. That surprised me, since most models these days come with at least one alternative option.
Anyway, coming to the topic: how much should you pay for a used Mirage? It depends on the year, condition, and mileage. If you’re looking for a decent Mirage under 100,000 km, you can expect to spend $9K-$16K. If you’re after a near-new model with fewer kilometres, expect to pay around $19K.
Here are the prices for all Mirage models:

A couple of listings stand out and are worth calling out separately rather than reading at face value. The 1998 listing shows $25,000 with an odometer reading that doesn’t look right, so I wouldn’t treat that as a reliable data point. The 1993 listing at $20,000 is also well above what similar-age cars are going for, likely a one-off. And the 1989 Mirage isn’t a regular used car at all- it’s a custom-built race car with 100,000 km, priced at $59,000. Only race car lovers or sports enthusiasts are likely to be interested in something like that, so it shouldn’t factor into what a “normal” Mirage should cost you.

Looking at the table, a 2023 model with around 104K km sells for just $9,500- less than a 2018 model with only 27K km, which goes for $11,999. That clearly shows age alone doesn’t predict price. Both options can make sense depending on what you’re after: some buyers prefer newer models even with higher km, while others prioritise low-km cars regardless of age.
Alongside mileage, condition is the other thing that can’t be ignored. A well-maintained car with higher km can easily be a better buy than a neglected one with lower km, so don’t judge a listing on numbers alone.

• If you’re buying a high-km car, check the Warrant of Fitness (WoF) and registration (rego) history. High-km cars carry a bigger risk of wear and tear, mechanical issues, and other hidden problems, so a mechanical inspection is worth the money before you commit.
• Don’t overpay for a low-km car without seeing its service history. Service history is the key to spotting a properly maintained vehicle- low km with no records is a risk.
• Compare prices against alternatives like the Suzuki Swift or Kia Picanto for similar money and mileage. It’ll help you judge whether you’re getting a good deal, and if the Mirage listing doesn’t work out, you’ll already have other options lined up.

A little extra time spent researching is worth more than overspending.