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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: $50,315

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,985

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelAtlasExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,490 $43,100
Base Invoice $46,502 $40,191
Cargo net 100  
All-weather floor mats 285 75
Rear bumper protector 150 75
Roof rack crossbars 365 140
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo net 80  
All-weather floor mats 235 66
Rear bumper protector 118 66
Roof rack crossbars 300 122
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 900 7,905
Options (change) 733 6,899
Destination 925 895
Total Price $50,315 $51,900
Total Invoice $48,160 $47,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,103
Model Year20182015
ModelAtlasExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,315$51,900
Adjustments for Features-3,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,890$51,900
Total Invoice$48,160$47,985
Adjustments for Features-3,2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,882$47,985

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
ModelAtlasExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumSport
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 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,330$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2780

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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.4,921 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested267585%
Total Not Requested47515%

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