Volkswagen Atlas Volkswagen Atlas 2018 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

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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: $47,025

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,266

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelAtlasExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,490 $37,535
Base Invoice $46,502 $34,952
All-weather floor mats 285 75
Roof rack crossbars 365 120
Cargo net 100  
Package 302A   4,305
Trailer Tow Package   570
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
All-weather floor mats 235 64
Roof rack crossbars 300 106
Cargo net 80  
Package 302A   3,659
Trailer Tow Package   484
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 750 8,665
Options (change) 615 7,489
Destination 925 825
Total Price $50,165 $47,025
Total Invoice $48,042 $43,266

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,310
Model Year20182011
ModelAtlasExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,165$47,025
Adjustments for Features-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,590$47,025
Total Invoice$48,042$43,266
Adjustments for Features-2,4660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,576$43,266

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
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 
Curve control $50
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 
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$9,180$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4660

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
ModelAtlasExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.3 in112.6 in
Length198.3 in197.1 in
Width78.3 in78.9 in
Height69.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,502 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested347587%
Total Not Requested50013%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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