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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,695

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,431

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,490 $42,090
Base Invoice $46,502 $40,196
All-weather floor mats 285 120
Rear bumper protector 150  
Running boards 695 595
Roof rack crossbars 365 140
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Package 301A   2,240
AWD   2,150
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Cargo mat   100
All-weather floor mats 235 114
Rear bumper protector 118  
Running boards 560 565
Roof rack crossbars 300 133
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Package 301A   2,127
AWD   2,054
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Cargo mat   95
Options (change) 1,495 7,610
Options (change) 1,213 7,240
Destination 925 995
Total Price $50,910 $50,695
Total Invoice $48,640 $48,431

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $133
Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,910$50,695
Adjustments for Features-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,830$50,695
Total Invoice$48,640$48,431
Adjustments for Features-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,564$48,431

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
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 
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$8,115$8,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-760

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.3 in112.6 in
Length198.3 in198.3 in
Width78.3 in78.9 in
Height69.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,502 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		55.5 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		96.8 ft381.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested215076%
Total Not Requested67524%

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