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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: $41,215

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,012

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerAtlas
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $48,490
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $46,502
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 285
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 365
Remote start 385 385  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Rear bumper protector     150
Running boards     695
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 235
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 300
Remote start 326 326  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Rear bumper protector     118
Running boards     560
Options (change) 11,730 8,035 1,495
Options (change) 10,188 7,049 1,213
Destination 785 785 925
Total Price $41,760 $41,215 $50,910
Total Invoice $38,246 $38,012 $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: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,192
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerAtlas
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8276hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,760$41,215$50,910
Adjustments for Features00-8,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,760$41,215$42,080
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0
Total Invoice$38,246$38,012$48,640
Adjustments for Features00-8,436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,246$38,012$40,204
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerAtlas
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,950$5,950$14,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments00-8,436

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in117.3 in
Length193.4 in198.3 in
Width73.7 in78.3 in
Height72.8 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft355.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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