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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: $38,950

Mini Hardtop Cooper S   
Difference: $39,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelHardtopModel S
TrimCooper SBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,100 $67,400
John Cooper Works 6,800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,750  
Center armrest(s), front row 250  
Automatic headlights 250  
Proximity key 500  
Xenon HID headlights 500  
Universal garage door opener 250  
Compass 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,500
Automatic climate control, front 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 750
Cold Weather Package 750  
Tech Package   3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500
85 kWh battery pack   10,000
Cargo cover   250
Wood trim   0
John Cooper Works 6,120  
Leather seating surfaces 1,350  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 225  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,575  
Center armrest(s), front row 225  
Automatic headlights 225  
Proximity key 450  
Xenon HID headlights 450  
Universal garage door opener 225  
Compass 90  
Panoramic sunroof 900 0
Automatic climate control, front 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 0
Cold Weather Package 675  
Tech Package   0
Nappa Leather   0
85 kWh battery pack   0
Cargo cover   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 15,150 17,750
Options (change) 13,635 0
Destination 700 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $38,950 $78,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mini Hardtop Cooper S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,217
Model Year20122012
ModelHardtopModel S
TrimCooper SBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4362hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/45-19
Total Price$38,950$78,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,950$74,840

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Features Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012
ModelHardtopModel S
TrimCooper SBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,980$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0320

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Hardtop vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012
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 Weight2,679 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 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 S

John Cooper Works
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
turbocharged
1.6L I4
DOHC-4v
208 hp@6000
192 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Body kit0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Electronic differential lock0No
205/45WR17 tires400No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
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

85 kWh battery pack
FeatureValueRequested?
85 kWh battery pack0No
Electric
362 hp
325 lb-ft
1000Yes
DC quick charging compatibility, free use of proprietary net1000No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
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 mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested63526%
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%

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