Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Volkswagen Atlas 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,645

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,733

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelHighlanderAtlas
TrimPlatinumSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,240 $48,490
AWD 1,460  
Floor mats 229  
Class II trailer hitch 699  
Cargo net 49 100
Rear bumper protector 139 150
All-weather floor mats 249 285
Running boards 599 695
Remote start 499  
AWD 1,333  
Floor mats 139  
Class II trailer hitch 530  
Cargo net 35 80
Rear bumper protector 99 118
All-weather floor mats 145 235
Running boards 399 560
Remote start 320  
Options (change) 3,923 1,230
Options (change) 3,000 993
Destination 1,215 925
Total Price $52,378 $50,645

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Highlander dealer quotes or Volkswagen Atlas dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,258
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,747
Model Year20212018
ModelHighlanderAtlas
TrimPlatinumSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,378$50,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,378$49,120

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20212018
ModelHighlanderAtlas
TrimPlatinumSEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Perimeter scan$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Intercom$25 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,165$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,458

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20212018
ModelHighlanderAtlas
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in117.3 in
Length194.9 in198.3 in
Width76.0 in78.3 in
Height68.1 in69.7 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.4,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft355.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft396.8 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.