Mitsubishi Mirage Sales Soar 67 Percent

We know what you're thinking. Mitsubishi? Really? Yes and yes. Sales for the 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage, dripping in affordability and fuel economy, jumped 67% in February compared to the same period last year. And for good reason--it's a flat-out bargain and one of the most affordable cars available for sale in the U.S. The base MSRP comes in at $13,790 but ends up being far less when you take into account the incentives.

Fuel economy checks in at a stellar 34/42 mpg (city/highway). That's no small feat, especially when you consider that it's not a hybrid, but a good 'ole gasoline-powered car. You don't need any fancy 91-Octane fuel to coax that lofty mileage number out of the Mirage's 1.2L 3-cylinder engine.

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Our editorial team spent a week with the 2014 model and had a rather favorable experience with it (I personally loved it). You have to take things for what they're worth. No, it's not a Volkswagen GTI or Lexus GS 350 or Audi A4--but guys, we're talking around $12k here. By the way, it out-sold all three of those models last month.

February 2015 Sales

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Let's be frank--most, if not all cars that come in around $15,000 don't come with big incentives. They are already affordable, so manufacturers really don't need to get aggressive with big rebates and low APR financing. But that's not the case with Mitsubishi. This month, the Mirage comes with some killer incentives, including up to $1,500 in combined rebates. Moreover, the rebate is stackable with 1.9% APR. And despite the Mirage's compact size, it actually has four doors and seats up to five adults. Mind you Popeye, the fifth will have to be Olive Oil-skinny.

But some might not be interested in a 3-cylinder sub $12k-car. So we've rounded up some other viable options, including the latest incentive information.

Fifteen 2015 Models for around $15k

*Most trim levels.

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