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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,695

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,431

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerAtlas
TrimLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $48,490
Base Invoice $40,196 $46,502
AWD 2,150  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Package 301A 2,240  
All-weather floor mats 120 285
Roof rack crossbars 140 365
Running boards 595 695
Cargo mat 100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
3.5L V6 0  
Rear bumper protector   150
AWD 2,054  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Package 301A 2,127  
All-weather floor mats 114 235
Roof rack crossbars 133 300
Running boards 565 560
Cargo mat 95  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
3.5L V6 0  
Rear bumper protector   118
Options (change) 7,610 1,495
Options (change) 7,240 1,213
Destination 995 925
Total Price $50,695 $50,910
Total Invoice $48,431 $48,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $133
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerAtlas
TrimLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,695$50,910
Adjustments for Features0-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,695$50,830
Total Invoice$48,431$48,640
Adjustments for Features0-76
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,431$48,564

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerAtlas
TrimLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$8,035$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$80
Value of Feature Adjustments0-76

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in117.3 in
Length198.3 in198.3 in
Width78.9 in78.3 in
Height70.0 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft355.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.7 ft396.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Atlas specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested215076%
Total Not Requested67524%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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