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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: $41,215

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,012

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelAtlasExplorerExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,490 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $46,502 $27,273 $30,178
Running boards 695    
Rear bumper protector 150    
All-weather floor mats 285 55 55
Roof rack crossbars 365 115 115
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
Luxury Package   1,290  
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Remote start   385 385
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Running boards 560    
Rear bumper protector 118    
All-weather floor mats 235 47 47
Roof rack crossbars 300 97 97
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
Luxury Package   1,097  
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Remote start   326 326
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 1,495 11,730 8,035
Options (change) 1,213 10,188 7,049
Destination 925 785 785
Total Price $50,910 $41,760 $41,215
Total Invoice $48,640 $38,246 $38,012

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,192
Model Year201820082008
ModelAtlasExplorerExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,910$41,760$41,215
Adjustments for Features-8,83000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,080$41,760$41,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0
Total Invoice$48,640$38,246$38,012
Adjustments for Features-8,43600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,204$38,246$38,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820082008
ModelAtlasExplorerExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$14,780$5,950$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,830$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,43600

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelAtlasExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.3 in113.7 in
Length198.3 in193.4 in
Width78.3 in73.7 in
Height69.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,502 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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