It's a little bit of a challenge to compare a good deal (Canada vs. U.S), because power widows/locks, keyless entry, & A/C were standard items on all 2017 Mirages here. Bluetooth & center armrest were added to my Mirage as extras. An extra set of snow tires and remote start are obvious add on items that do add a little value to the deal listed above by Fummins.
In the Midwest, these cars could be had for $9500 for most of the 2017 summer. Anyone could get them for that price. If you qualified as a Mitsubishi owner or veteran, you could have gotten these cars for even less. If someone paid more than $10,000 for base level Mirage (Midwest area) in 2017, they really didn't shop that hard. Even with the few extras added on my car from the factory ($14,220 window sticker), I was able to pick up a new car for $9299 in October of 2017. I didn't negotiate that price. I just bought the car from a dealer that was selling them for that price.
Dealers make larger profits on new cars when you finance with them, accept extended warranties, & buy all sorts of add on items. Throw a trade into the mix, & that usually works in their favor, too.
Cars are not investments! Buying a new car is like throwing money out the window.
The average new cars costs approximately $35,000. At signing, you lose approximately $4000 (11% is considered the average loss @ signing). Your $35,000 car is worth $31,000 before you even leave the dealership. One year later that car is worth $26,000 ($9000 total loss). Three years later, that same car is worth $19,000 ($16,000 loss). If you took out a 60 month loan, 5 years later that car is worth $13,000 ($22,000 loss). I am not factoring in money paid in interest either.
I paid $9299 for a brand new Mirage in 2017. If a used one for $8,100 seems like a great deal a year & half later, how much has my car depreciated? Quite frankly, some used 2017 Mirages are listed higher than what I paid. When I became serious about a Mirage, I set my limit @ $10,000 for one (new or used). That's the personal value I placed on the car, & I wouldn't pay more than that for one. Originally, I was going to wait for a used 2017 Mirage like the one listed above. Instead I bought a discounted new one. I paid it off asap, & now I just plan on driving the thing.
Some complain about the depreciation of the Mirage, but I plan on driving this car 10+ years. Even if i drive it for 20 years, the most it can depreciate is $9299. Some vehicles depreciate that much in one year, & that is why I bought/drive a Mirage. It's cheap (affordable), reliable (good warranty), and economical (with a simple design). I don't envy people who drive more expensive vehicles, because cars can be a HUGE waste of money.