Real price data
What should you pay for a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
Original MSRP
$36,360
When new
Fair market price
$30,025
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$6,335
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $27,441 · 75th $32,521 · MSRP $36,360
Spread of current 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
78
out of 100
strong leverage
~70 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
70days of supply
Buyer's marketInventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$33,451–$34,906
Estimated dealer invoice — about $36,360 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.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE | $25,983 | $36,360 | $33,451–$34,906 |
| SE w/Tech | $28,505 | $38,630 | $35,540–$37,085 |
| SEL | $30,732 | $45,980 | $42,302–$44,141 |
| SEL R-Line Black | $33,053 | $46,180 | $42,486–$44,333 |
| SEL Premium R-Line | $33,438 | $51,625 | $47,495–$49,560 |
- SE
- $25,983
- SE w/Tech
- $28,505
- SEL
- $30,732
- SEL R-Line Black
- $33,053
- SEL Premium R-Line
- $33,438
Fuel economy
21
MPG city
25
MPG highway
23
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
6 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023 model year Atlas FL and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Certain brake lines may leak at the threaded connections.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on November 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47T2.
Campaign 22V718000 · 26/09/2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 13i4 (VW) and 13i5 (Audi).
Campaign 22V753000 · 07/10/2022
SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Atlas FL and 2022-2023 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The driver-side rear trailing arm bolts may not have been tightened properly, allowing them to loosen and fall out.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver side rear trailing arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 25, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42M2.
Campaign 22V807000 · 26/10/2022
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
SERVICE BRAKES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport and 2023-2024 ID.4 vehicles. Certain bolts on the chassis, brake system and/or suspension (such as bolts for certain cross member, engine mount, control arm, subframe, rear brake carrier, etc.) of affected vehicles may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2025. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42HX.
Campaign 25V434000 · 30/06/2025
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $30,025, within a typical market range of $27,441 to $32,521.
Is the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $36,360, so a fair used price is roughly $6,335 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
There are about 70 days of national market supply for the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
How much can you negotiate on a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
Negotiating leverage rates 78/100 (strong). ~70 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $33,451–$34,906 — its $36,360 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/23/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.