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Mini Hardtop vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Hardtop vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,450

Mini Hardtop Cooper   
Difference: $40,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelHardtopHardtopModel SModel S
TrimCooperCooper SBasePerformance
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,050 $21,200 $67,400 $92,400
Convenience Package 1,500 1,500    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Automatic climate control, front 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500    
Front sport buckets 250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 750 750
HD radio 500 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250    
Stability control 500 500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,500 1,500
Wood trim 250 250 0  
Xenon HID headlights 500 500    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather     1,500  
Cargo cover     250 250
Convenience Package 1,350 1,350    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Automatic climate control, front 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,350 1,350    
Front sport buckets 225      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 0 0
HD radio 450 450    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225 225    
Stability control 450 450    
Panoramic sunroof 900 900 0 0
Wood trim 225 225 0  
Xenon HID headlights 450 450    
Cold Weather Package 450 450    
Tech Package     0 0
Nappa Leather     0  
Cargo cover     0 0
Options (change) 9,750 9,500 7,750 6,250
Options (change) 8,775 8,550 0 0
Destination 650 650 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $28,450 $31,350 $68,820 $92,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mini Hardtop Cooper
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,657
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelHardtopHardtopModel SModel S
TrimCooperCooper SBasePerformance
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine118hp I4172hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15195/55-16245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$28,450$31,350$68,820$92,320
Adjustments for Features0-475-3,730-5,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,450$30,875$65,090$86,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,425$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelHardtopHardtopModel SModel S
TrimCooperCooper SBasePerformance
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door $100  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,405$2,880$6,135$8,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$3,730$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-428343391

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082012
ModelHardtopModel S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.1 in116.5 in
Length145.6 in196.0 in
Width66.3 in77.3 in
Height55.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,547 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room44.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.7 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
24.0 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Mini Hardtop Cooper S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested78532%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested58526%

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