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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,130

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $7,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,881

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $7,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelAtlasTaurusTaurus
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,490 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $46,502 $35,064 $40,418
All-weather floor mats 285 90 90
Cargo net 100    
Navigation system   795 795
Driver Assist Package   1,995 1,995
Rear spoiler   275  
Sunroof   995 995
All-weather floor mats 235 86 86
Cargo net 80    
Navigation system   755 755
Driver Assist Package   1,895 1,895
Rear spoiler   261  
Sunroof   945 945
Options (change) 385 4,150 3,875
Options (change) 315 3,942 3,681
Destination 925 875 875
Total Price $49,800 $42,130 $47,520
Total Invoice $47,742 $39,881 $44,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $647
Model Year201820182018
ModelAtlasTaurusTaurus
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$49,800$42,130$47,520
Adjustments for Features-7,5250-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,275$42,130$45,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,015
Total Invoice$47,742$39,881$44,974
Adjustments for Features-7,2140-2,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,528$39,881$42,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,845

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820182018
ModelAtlasTaurusTaurus
TrimSEL PremiumLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Curve control $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$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$13,030$5,505$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,525$0$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2140-2,248

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.3 in112.9 in
Length198.3 in202.9 in
Width78.3 in76.2 in
Height69.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,337 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170092%
Total Not Requested1508%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested170092%
Total Not Requested1508%

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