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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,815

Volkswagen Atlas SEL   
Difference: $6,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasModel 3
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,160 $49,000
3.6L V6 1,730  
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
3.6L V6 1,659  
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 1,730 6,000
Options (change) 1,659 0
Destination 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $41,815 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Atlas SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,128
Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasModel 3
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,815$48,700
Adjustments for Features-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,450$48,700

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasModel 3
TrimSELBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$10,515$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3100

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.3 in113.2 in
Length198.3 in184.8 in
Width78.3 in72.8 in
Height69.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.2 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

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