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

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,415

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $20,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelAtlasModel SModel S
TrimSEL PremiumBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,490 $67,400 $92,400
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Third-row 2-person bench   1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500
Wood trim   0  
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Third-row 2-person bench   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 0 9,000 7,500
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $49,415 $70,070 $93,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,898
Model Year201820122012
ModelAtlasModel SModel S
TrimSEL PremiumBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT8A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$49,415$70,070$93,570
Adjustments for Features-9,2300-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,185$70,070$91,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201820122012
ModelAtlasModel SModel S
TrimSEL PremiumBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
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 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
CD player, remote$100  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Total Value of Features$14,290$5,060$7,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,230$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,8590134

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182012
ModelAtlasModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.3 in116.5 in
Length198.3 in196.0 in
Width78.3 in77.3 in
Height69.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,337 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 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 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested227592%
Total Not Requested2108%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested207591%
Total Not Requested2109%

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