Smart fortwo vs Mitsubishi Mirage Insurance Cost
The Smart fortwo is cheaper to insure by about $600 a year for full coverage by our estimate ($1,305 vs. $1,905), and cheaper in 51 of 51 states.
Side-by-side insurance estimate
| Coverage | Smart fortwo | Mitsubishi Mirage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| State minimum | $625 | $855 | −$230 |
| Standard (100/300/100) | $910 | $1,240 | −$330 |
| Full coverage | $1,305 | $1,905 | −$600 |
National average base rates, driver in their 30s with a clean record, latest model year of each car. Difference = fortwo minus Mirage.
Why one costs more to insure
| Factor | Smart fortwo | Mitsubishi Mirage |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Subcompact car | Subcompact car |
| Powertrains | Gasoline, Electric | Gasoline |
| HLDI collision (100 = avg) | — | 116 |
| HLDI comprehensive | — | 108 |
| HLDI property damage liability | — | 128 |
| HLDI bodily injury liability | — | 200 |
| NHTSA overall rating | 4★ | 4★ |
| NICB most-stolen rank | Not in top 10 | Not in top 10 |
| Recalls (latest 3 model years) | 2 | 0 |
fortwo vs Mirage insurance by state
By driver profile (full coverage)
| Driver | fortwo | Mirage |
|---|---|---|
| Teen driver (18, own policy) | $3,590 | $5,235 |
| Young adult (22) | $2,085 | $3,045 |
| Adult in their 30s | $1,305 | $1,905 |
| Adult in their 50s | $1,200 | $1,750 |
| Senior (72) | $1,460 | $2,135 |
| 30s, one at-fault accident | $1,890 | $2,760 |
| 30s, DUI on record | $2,415 | $3,525 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Smart fortwo or the Mitsubishi Mirage cheaper to insure?
By our estimate the Smart fortwo is cheaper, by about $600 a year for full coverage ($1,305 vs. $1,905) for a driver in their 30s with a clean record.
Why does insurance cost differ between the Smart fortwo and Mitsubishi Mirage?
Mostly because of insurance-loss history: HLDI collision indices of n/a vs. 116 and comprehensive indices of n/a vs. 108 (100 = average), plus repair costs, theft rates and segment.
How we estimate this
We start from the state's average liability, collision and comprehensive premiums published by the NAIC, then apply a location factor (population density and commute time from the Census ACS, weather hazard scores from FEMA's National Risk Index), a vehicle factor (HLDI insurance-loss data where available, otherwise vehicle segment), and a driver-profile multiplier. Results are rounded ranges for comparison, not quotes. Read the full methodology.