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2021 Volkswagen Atlas Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Typical asking price

$22,703

Inside the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Typical asking price is in the typical market range

$11,000$30,309
Typical market range
$17,989–$23,476

Middle 50% of active listings

Typical asking price
$22,703

At typical mileage

Original MSRP range
$31,555–$50,725

8 sourced trims when new

Buyer context

Market pulse

What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.

Where there's room on price

38

/ 100 (moderate)

Approx. 57 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.

National supply

57

days of supply

Balanced market

Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$29,031–$30,293

Estimated dealer invoice — about $31,555 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.

Typical asking price by trim

TrimTypical asking (at typical mileage)MSRPEst. dealer cost
S$18,114$31,555$29,031–$30,293
SE$20,165$36,795$33,851–$35,323
SE w/Tech$21,278$40,245$37,025–$38,635
SEL$22,709$44,225$40,687–$42,456
SE w/Tech R-Line$23,109$41,645$38,313–$39,979
SEL R-Line$23,481$45,925$42,251–$44,088
SEL Premium$23,618$49,025$45,103–$47,064
SEL Premium R-Line$27,424$50,725$46,667–$48,696

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$15,505$34,420$53,334
Typical asking

S

$18,114

S: typical asking price $18,114, original MSRP $31,555, estimated dealer cost $29,031 to $30,293.

SE

$20,165

SE: typical asking price $20,165, original MSRP $36,795, estimated dealer cost $33,851 to $35,323.

SE w/Tech

$21,278

SE w/Tech: typical asking price $21,278, original MSRP $40,245, estimated dealer cost $37,025 to $38,635.

SEL

$22,709

SEL: typical asking price $22,709, original MSRP $44,225, estimated dealer cost $40,687 to $42,456.

SE w/Tech R-Line

$23,109

SE w/Tech R-Line: typical asking price $23,109, original MSRP $41,645, estimated dealer cost $38,313 to $39,979.

SEL R-Line

$23,481

SEL R-Line: typical asking price $23,481, original MSRP $45,925, estimated dealer cost $42,251 to $44,088.

SEL Premium

$23,618

SEL Premium: typical asking price $23,618, original MSRP $49,025, estimated dealer cost $45,103 to $47,064.

SEL Premium R-Line

$27,424

SEL Premium R-Line: typical asking price $27,424, original MSRP $50,725, estimated dealer cost $46,667 to $48,696.

All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.

Out-the-door price by state

Out-the-door for a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas runs about $23,014 in MT to $25,234 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

StateSales/use taxDoc + title + regOut-the-door
CA$1,646$110+$24,459
TX$1,419$332$24,454
FL$1,362$1,074+$25,139
NY$908$371$23,982
PA$1,362$587$24,652
IL$1,419$683$24,805
OH$1,305$444$24,452
GA$1,589$637$24,929
NC$681$793$24,177
WA$1,476$215+$24,394
OR$0$525$23,228

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

Fuel economy

17

MPG city

23

MPG highway

19

MPG combined

EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2021 Volkswagen Atlas configuration (Regular).

Safety & recalls

17 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.

Campaign 20V716000 · 18/11/2020

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

WHEELS:RIM

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The lug bolt holes on the wheels may have been machined incorrectly, preventing the wheel bolt from sufficiently attaching to the wheel bearing hub.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four wheels, and as necessary, replace the wheels, lug bolts ,and wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 44Q9.

Campaign 21V132000 · 03/03/2021

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, and Passat vehicles. The front wheel bearing bolts may have been incorrectly tightened.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tightness of the wheel bearing bolts and replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40R7.

Campaign 21V812000 · 15/10/2021

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

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

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

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. 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. Damaged relays may have been installed in the engine compartment fuse box, which could inadvertently activate the horn or engine starter.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace the relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97FR.

Campaign 21V616000 · 06/08/2021

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

Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.

Questions buyers ask

What is the typical asking price for a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas?

Used 2021 Volkswagen Atlas listings ask about $22,703 at typical mileage, with most listings between $17,989 and $23,476. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.

Is the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $31,555, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $8,852 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $23,014 in MT to $25,234 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas?

There are about 57 days of national market supply for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas.

Is the listed price on a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas fair?

Usually, yes. 2021 Volkswagen Atlas listings typically ask about $20,846, roughly 8% below the typical asking price at typical mileage, $22,703. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.

What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $29,031–$30,293 — its $31,555 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

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