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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: $50,310

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,512

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelExplorerAtlas
TrimSportSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $48,490
Base Invoice $38,862 $46,502
Package 401A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Rear bumper protector 85 150
All-weather floor mats 75 285
Roof rack crossbars 135 365
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo net   100
Package 401A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Rear bumper protector 74 118
All-weather floor mats 66 235
Roof rack crossbars 118 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 7,740 900
Options (change) 6,755 733
Destination 895 925
Total Price $50,310 $50,315
Total Invoice $46,512 $48,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,726
Model Year20142018
ModelExplorerAtlas
TrimSportSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,310$50,315
Adjustments for Features0-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,310$46,790
Total Invoice$46,512$48,160
Adjustments for Features0-3,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,512$44,786

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20142018
ModelExplorerAtlas
TrimSportSEL 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
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,905$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,374

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20142018
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 Weight4,921 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Volkswagen Atlas specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested47515%
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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