Verdict: Mirador 111S for the aluminum frame, higher ratings and longer warranty. The 80S only makes sense if $1,099 for 10×10 is your hard ceiling.
What is aluminum on each
The 111S has an aluminum frame with galvanized steel louvers. The 80S is galvanized steel throughout. Neither is all-aluminum; Mirador's 111DA uses double-layer aluminum louvers.
Ratings
With professional assembly and anchoring, Mirador publishes 90.2 mph and 20.8 psf for the 111S, and 78.5 mph and 15.7 psf for the 80S.
Price
10×10: $1,499 (111S) vs $1,099 (80S). 10×20: $3,299 vs $2,099. The 80S also comes in 10×12 at $1,799.
Warranty
111S: 3 years plus 1 with registration. 80S: 2 years.
Side by side
| Criterion | ||
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.7/10 · Good | 8.4/10 · Good |
| Price checked | $2,399 for 10 × 13 ft Nov 15, 2026, kit only | $1,799 for 10 × 12 ft Nov 15, 2026, kit only |
| Price per sq ft | $18.5 | $15 |
| Sizes sold | 10×10, 10×13, 10×20 | 10×10, 10×12, 10×20 |
| Frame / louvers | Powder-coated aluminum / Galvanized steel | Galvanized steel / Galvanized steel |
| Roof control | Hand crank, louvers open up to 93° | Hand crank, louvers open to 90° |
| Mounting | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Wind (brand) | 90.2 mph | 78.5 mph |
| Snow (brand) | 20.8 psf | 15.7 psf |
| Warranty | 3+1 years: 3 years, plus 1 year when you register the product with Mirador | 2 years (Mirador spec block), plus 1 year with product registration per Mirador's warranty page |
| Returns | Return, refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt (Mirador store) | Return, refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt |
| Buy | Check price at Mirador | Check price at Mirador |
Who should pick which
- Mirador 111S: A proven Costco-sold kit around $2,400. The catch: Steel louvers, and right now the aluminum 111DA costs the same $2,399 at 10×13 with higher ratings. Retail listings also quote a lower 70 mph.
- Mirador 80S: The lowest price from a known brand. The catch: All steel and a 2-year warranty. The ratings are the lowest of the Mirador range.
Read the full reviews: Mirador 111S review and Mirador 80S review, the Mirador pergola guide, and the full ranking.
Questions buyers ask
Is the Mirador 80S aluminum?
No. Mirador lists the 80S as galvanized steel.
Are Mirador louvers aluminum?
On the 111S and 80S, Mirador lists galvanized steel louvers. The 111DA uses double-layer aluminum louvers.
Which Mirador does Costco sell?
Costco listed a "Mirador Adjustable Louvered Aluminum Pergola 10' x 13'" at $2,199.99 on November 15, 2026. Its listing describes aluminum louvers, so confirm the model before you order.
Written by Laura Benson, updated November 15, 2026. Prices checked November 15, 2026, kit only.