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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,474

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $4,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820212021
ModelPassatAtlasAtlas
TrimVR6SELSEL R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $42,325 $44,025
All-weather floor mats 185 285 285
iPod integration 199    
Heated front seats 225    
Adaptive cruise control 975    
Cargo net   100 100
3.6L V6   1,730  
FWD   0  
All-weather floor mats 145 235 235
iPod integration 176    
Heated front seats 199    
Adaptive cruise control 861    
Cargo net   80 80
3.6L V6   1,659  
FWD   0  
Options (change) 1,584 2,115 385
Options (change) 1,381 1,974 315
Destination 690 1,195 1,195
Total Price $41,474 $45,635 $45,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,231
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,326
Model Year200820212021
ModelPassatAtlasAtlas
TrimVR6SELSEL R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,474$45,635$45,605
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,474$42,735$42,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year200820212021
ModelPassatAtlasAtlas
TrimVR6SELSEL R-Line
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,875$10,775$10,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,900$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-201-96

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20082021
ModelPassatAtlas
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in117.3 in
Length188.0 in200.7 in
Width71.7 in78.4 in
Height59.7 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.4,425 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.855.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft396.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Atlas SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Atlas SEL R-Line

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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