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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: $45,295

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,369

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $6,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelAtlasTaurus
TrimSEL PremiumSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,490 $38,155
Base Invoice $46,502 $35,025
All-weather floor mats 285 75
Cargo net 100  
Adaptive cruise control   1,195
Package 402A   3,100
Navigation system   1,550
Remote start   425
All-weather floor mats 235 65
Cargo net 80  
Adaptive cruise control   1,040
Package 402A   2,697
Navigation system   1,349
Remote start   398
Options (change) 385 6,345
Options (change) 315 5,549
Destination 925 795
Total Price $49,800 $45,295
Total Invoice $47,742 $41,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $731
Model Year20182012
ModelAtlasTaurus
TrimSEL PremiumSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-19
Total Price$49,800$45,295
Adjustments for Features-7,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,390$45,295
Total Invoice$47,742$41,369
Adjustments for Features-7,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,638$41,369

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182012
ModelAtlasTaurus
TrimSEL PremiumSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
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 
Hill descent control$250 
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 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $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
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
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
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
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
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$14,180$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1040

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182012
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.4,016 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Atlas vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested220070%
Total Not Requested95030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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