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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $35,730 Ford Explorer XLT | ||||
| Difference: $3,110 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $33,227 Ford Explorer XLT | ||||
| Difference: $3,903 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2010 |
| Model | Atlas | Atlas | Atlas | Explorer |
| Trim | SE | SEL | SEL Premium | XLT |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $33,590 | $39,160 | $48,490 | $29,280 |
| Base Invoice | $32,213 | $37,554 | $46,502 | $27,404 |
| Roof rack crossbars | 365 | 365 | 365 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 285 | 285 | 285 | 75 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 325 | |||
| 3.6L V6 | 1,400 | 1,730 | ||
| AWD | 1,800 | 1,800 | 2,320 | |
| SYNC and Sirius Package | 670 | |||
| Third-row seat | 875 | |||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,310 | |||
| Remote start | 385 | |||
| Roof rack crossbars | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| Rear bumper protector | 118 | 118 | 118 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 235 | 235 | 235 | 64 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 270 | |||
| 3.6L V6 | 1,342 | 1,659 | ||
| AWD | 1,727 | 1,727 | 2,112 | |
| SYNC and Sirius Package | 569 | |||
| Third-row seat | 744 | |||
| 4.6L V8 | 1,192 | |||
| Remote start | 327 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,325 | 4,330 | 800 | 5,635 |
| Options (change) | 3,992 | 4,039 | 653 | 5,008 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 815 |
| Total Price | $38,840 | $44,415 | $50,215 | $35,730 |
| Total Invoice | $37,130 | $42,518 | $48,080 | $33,227 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SE | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,565 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $566 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2010 |
| Model | Atlas | Atlas | Atlas | Explorer |
| Trim | SE | SEL | SEL Premium | XLT |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 276hp V6 | 276hp V6 | 276hp V6 | 292hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | A6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/23 MPG | 17/23 MPG | 17/23 MPG | 13/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 480, 12 | 80, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/60-18 | 245/60-18 | 255/50-20 | 235/70-16 |
| Total Price | $38,840 | $44,415 | $50,215 | $35,730 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,675 | -9,700 | -13,725 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,165 | $34,715 | $36,490 | $35,730 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $550 | $2,325 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $37,130 | $42,518 | $48,080 | $33,227 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,469 | -9,286 | -13,141 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $32,661 | $33,232 | $34,939 | $33,227 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $571 | $2,278 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2010 |
| Model | Atlas | Atlas | Atlas | Explorer |
| Trim | SE | SEL | SEL Premium | XLT |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 6-speed automatic | $1000 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| 911 assist | $25 | |||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |||
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | |||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirrorlink support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| White-letter tires | $0 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $9,355 | $14,380 | $18,405 | $4,680 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,675 | $9,700 | $13,725 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,469 | -9,286 | -13,141 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2018 | 2010 |
| Model | Atlas | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 113.7 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 193.4 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 69.7 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,502 lb. | 4,706 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 22.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.3 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 59.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 58.2 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 42.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.4 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 60.8 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 58.0 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 37.6 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.3 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.1 in | 45.3 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.7 in | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 55.5 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 96.8 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT
| SYNC and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Voice control for audio system | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | Yes |
| 911 assist | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 15% |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 | 1000 | Yes |
| 6-speed automatic | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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