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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: $51,010

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,720

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $108

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelAtlasExplorer
TrimSEL PremiumLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,490 $41,675
Base Invoice $46,502 $39,800
All-weather floor mats 285 120
Rear bumper protector 150 75
Roof rack crossbars 365 140
Running boards 695 595
Cargo net 100  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 301A   2,000
AWD   2,150
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo mat   100
All-weather floor mats 235 114
Rear bumper protector 118 71
Roof rack crossbars 300 133
Running boards 560 565
Cargo net 80  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Adaptive cruise control   1,094
Package 301A   1,900
AWD   2,054
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Cargo mat   95
Options (change) 1,595 8,495
Options (change) 1,293 8,083
Destination 925 945
Total Price $51,010 $51,115
Total Invoice $48,720 $48,828

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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: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65
Model Year20182017
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$51,010$51,115
Adjustments for Features0-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,010$51,070
Total Invoice$48,720$48,828
Adjustments for Features0-43
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,720$48,785

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$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 
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
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,140$8,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-43

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested150069%
Total Not Requested67531%

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