2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport trim levels explained
Base to top
$15,320
- 7 trims. $38,300 to $53,620.
- Base: SE FWD. Top: SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD.
- 6 more trims without a price.
All 13 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $38,300 | $1,475 | 2.0L 4cyl | 269 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $40,200 | $1,475 | 2.0L 4cyl | 269 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| SE w/Technology FWD | $42,720 | $1,475 | 2.0L 4cyl | 269 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| SE 4MOTION w/Technology AWD | $44,620 | $1,475 | 2.0L 4cyl | 269 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | $48,610 | $1,475 | 2.0L 4cyl | 269 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | $50,560 | $1,475 | 2.0L 4cyl | 269 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | $53,620 | $1,475 | 2.0L 4cyl | 269 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| Atlas SE 4MOTION AWD | Price N/A | $1,475 | 2.0L 4cyl | 269 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg to 22 mpg | 7 |
| Atlas SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg AWD | Price N/A | $1,475 | 2.0L 4cyl | 269 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg to 22 mpg | 7 |
| Atlas SE FWD | Price N/A | $1,475 | 2.0L 4cyl | 269 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Atlas SE w/Tech Pkg FWD | Price N/A | $1,475 | 2.0L 4cyl | 269 hp | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 7 |
| Atlas SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | Price N/A | $1,475 | 2.0L 4cyl | 269 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg to 22 mpg | 7 |
| Atlas SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD | Price N/A | $1,475 | 2.0L 4cyl | 269 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 21 mpg to 22 mpg | 7 |
What changes at each step
SE to SE w/Technology: +$4,420
SE FWD $38,300 to SE w/Technology FWD $42,720.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Power liftgate or trunk, Front and rear parking sensors.
SE w/Technology to SEL: +$3,990
SE 4MOTION w/Technology AWD $44,620 to SEL 4MOTION AWD $48,610.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Navigation, Heated rear seats, Panoramic roof, Power front seats.
SEL to SEL R-Line Black: +$1,950
SEL 4MOTION AWD $48,610 to SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD $50,560.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather steering wheel.
SEL R-Line Black to SEL Premium R-Line: +$3,060
SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD $50,560 to SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD $53,620.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Rear parking sensors, Power-folding mirrors.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: SEL 4MOTION AWD, $48,610.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SE FWD, $38,300.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SE FWD, $38,300.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $53,620.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SE FWD, $38,300.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $38,300.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SE w/Technology FWD, $42,720.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: SEL 4MOTION AWD, $48,610.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: SE w/Technology FWD, $42,720.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: SEL 4MOTION AWD, $48,610.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: SEL 4MOTION AWD, $48,610. Optional from SE w/Technology FWD, $42,720.
- Not on any trim: a third row, premium audio.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | SE | SE w/Technology | SEL 4MOTION AWD | SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S | S | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | S | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | O | S | S | S |
No equipment data: Atlas SE 4MOTION AWD, Atlas SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg AWD, Atlas SE FWD, Atlas SE w/Tech Pkg FWD, Atlas SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD, Atlas SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: SE 4MOTION AWD, $40,200.
- The most hp: every trim, 269 hp.
- The best mpg: SE FWD, 23 mpg, $38,300.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Atlas SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD.
- Dropped: Atlas Peak Edition AWD, Atlas SEL 4MOTION AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$1,420.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | $37,190 | $38,300 | +$1,110 |
| SE 4MOTION AWD | $39,090 | $40,200 | +$1,110 |
| SE w/Technology FWD | $41,295 | $42,720 | +$1,425 |
| SE 4MOTION w/Technology AWD | $43,195 | $44,620 | +$1,425 |
| SEL 4MOTION AWD | $47,190 | $48,610 | +$1,420 |
| SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | $49,140 | $50,560 | +$1,420 |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | $52,195 | $53,620 | +$1,425 |
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