Ford Taurus Ford Taurus 2012 Volkswagen Atlas Volkswagen Atlas 2018

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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,295

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,369

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusAtlas
TrimSHOSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,155 $48,490
Base Invoice $35,025 $46,502
Navigation system 1,550  
Package 402A 3,100  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
All-weather floor mats 75 285
Remote start 425  
Cargo net   100
Navigation system 1,349  
Package 402A 2,697  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
All-weather floor mats 65 235
Remote start 398  
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 6,345 385
Options (change) 5,549 315
Destination 795 925
Total Price $45,295 $49,800
Total Invoice $41,369 $47,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $731
Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusAtlas
TrimSHOSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$45,295$49,800
Adjustments for Features0-7,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,295$42,390
Total Invoice$41,369$47,742
Adjustments for Features0-7,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,369$40,638

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusAtlas
TrimSHOSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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 liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Hill descent control $250
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
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,770$14,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,104

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusAtlas
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.9 in117.3 in
Length202.9 in198.3 in
Width76.2 in78.3 in
Height60.7 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,337 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.155.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.196.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested220070%
Total Not Requested95030%

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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