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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: $47,025

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,266

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerAtlas
TrimLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $48,490
Base Invoice $34,952 $46,502
Package 302A 4,305  
AWD 2,000  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 285
Roof rack crossbars 120 365
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo net   100
Package 302A 3,659  
AWD 1,820  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 235
Roof rack crossbars 106 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 8,665 750
Options (change) 7,489 615
Destination 825 925
Total Price $47,025 $50,165
Total Invoice $43,266 $48,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,310
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerAtlas
TrimLimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,025$50,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,025$47,590
Total Invoice$43,266$48,042
Adjustments for Features0-2,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,266$45,576

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20112018
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$6,605$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,466

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in117.3 in
Length197.1 in198.3 in
Width78.9 in78.3 in
Height70.4 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft355.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested347587%
Total Not Requested50013%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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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