Negotiating leverage
39
moderate leverage / 100
~58 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$21,168
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
Fair price is in the typical market range
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
8 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
Negotiating leverage
39
moderate leverage / 100
~58 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
National supply
58
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
$28,101–$29,323
Estimated dealer invoice — about $30,545 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | $17,401 | $30,545 | $28,101–$29,323 |
| SE | $19,494 | $35,845 | $32,977–$34,411 |
| SE w/Tech | $19,664 | $39,245 | $36,105–$37,675 |
| SE w/Tech R-Line | $21,160 | $38,745 | $35,645–$37,195 |
| SEL | $21,553 | $41,445 | $38,129–$39,787 |
| SEL Premium | $23,344 | $48,095 | $44,247–$46,171 |
| SEL R-Line | $23,855 | $44,945 | $41,349–$43,147 |
| SEL Premium R-Line | $24,511 | $49,795 | $45,811–$47,803 |
Trim comparison
S
$17,401
S: fair price $17,401, original MSRP $30,545, estimated dealer cost $28,101 to $29,323.
SE
$19,494
SE: fair price $19,494, original MSRP $35,845, estimated dealer cost $32,977 to $34,411.
SE w/Tech
$19,664
SE w/Tech: fair price $19,664, original MSRP $39,245, estimated dealer cost $36,105 to $37,675.
SE w/Tech R-Line
$21,160
SE w/Tech R-Line: fair price $21,160, original MSRP $38,745, estimated dealer cost $35,645 to $37,195.
SEL
$21,553
SEL: fair price $21,553, original MSRP $41,445, estimated dealer cost $38,129 to $39,787.
SEL Premium
$23,344
SEL Premium: fair price $23,344, original MSRP $48,095, estimated dealer cost $44,247 to $46,171.
SEL R-Line
$23,855
SEL R-Line: fair price $23,855, original MSRP $44,945, estimated dealer cost $41,349 to $43,147.
SEL Premium R-Line
$24,511
SEL Premium R-Line: fair price $24,511, original MSRP $49,795, estimated dealer cost $45,811 to $47,803.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door for a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport runs about $21,332 in MT to $23,441 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,524 | $110+ | $22,655 |
| TX | $1,314 | $332 | $22,667 |
| FL | $1,261 | $1,074+ | $23,356 |
| NY | $841 | $371 | $22,233 |
| PA | $1,261 | $587 | $22,869 |
| IL | $1,314 | $683 | $23,018 |
| OH | $1,209 | $444 | $22,674 |
| GA | $1,471 | $637 | $23,129 |
| NC | $631 | $793 | $22,445 |
| WA | $1,366 | $215+ | $22,602 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $21,546 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
21
MPG city
24
MPG highway
22
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport configuration (Regular).
11 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The air conditioning system drain tube could be blocked, causing water to leak inside the vehicle near the air bag control module.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the drain tube and replace the air bag control module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 87H4.
Campaign 21V892000 · 17/11/2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Atlas Cross Sports and 2021 Atlas vehicles. The driver's side headlight may have been aimed too low during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the driver's side headlight, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94N7.
Campaign 20V504000 · 26/08/2020
SEATS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.
Campaign 20V505000 · 26/08/2020
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. One or both steering knuckles may have been damaged during production.
Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q6. Note: Owners are advised to DO NOT DRIVE the vehicle until the vehicle has been inspected and repaired if necessary.
Campaign 20V712000 · 17/11/2020
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport and 2021 Atlas vehicles equipped with Continental Cross Contact LX Sport tires, size 255/50 R 20 105 T. The tires may have been over cured.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect DOT date code and mold number on the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q5.
Campaign 20V702000 · 13/11/2020
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The front steering knuckle may fracture in the area of the strut mounting.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace one or both steering knuckles, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40Q7.
Campaign 21V026000 · 27/01/2021
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles equipped with accessory side steps. The reduced Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label, reflecting the additional weight of the side steps, was not installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Dealers will install the reduced GVWR label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 09D9.
Campaign 22V086000 · 16/02/2022
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Atlas, 2020-2023 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021-2023 Atlas FL vehicles. The door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger front side air bag during a side impact crash.
Remedy: Dealers will secure and, as necessary, replace any the front door wiring harnesses showing a fault code, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97GF.
Campaign 22V152000 · 28/03/2022
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Remedy: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
Campaign 22V815000 · 31/10/2022
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Atlas and 2020 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69FB.
Campaign 23V215000 · 29/03/2023
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Atlas and 2020-2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on October 18, 2024, December 10, 2024, December 20, 2024, and January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69PZ.
Campaign 24V464000 · 20/06/2024
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $21,168, within a typical market range of $18,447 to $23,656.
Yes — its original MSRP was about $30,545, so a fair used price is roughly $9,377 below MSRP.
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $21,332 in MT to $23,441 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
There are about 58 days of national market supply for the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
Negotiating leverage rates 39/100 (moderate). ~58 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $28,101–$29,323 — its $30,545 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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