2026 Volkswagen Atlas trim levels explained

All 16 trims

What changes at each step

1. SE to Cross Sport SE: +$890

   SE FWD $39,310 to Cross Sport SE FWD $40,200.

   • Seats: 7 to 5.
   • Cargo: 20.6 cu ft to 55.5 cu ft.

   Adds as standard: Collision warning with auto brake.

2. Cross Sport SE to SE w/Tech Pkg: +$3,530

   Cross Sport SE FWD $40,200 to SE w/Tech Pkg FWD $43,730.

   • Seats: 5 to 7.

   Adds as standard: Pedestrian detection with auto brake, Front and rear parking sensors, Garage door opener, Privacy glass.

3. SE w/Tech Pkg to SE with Technology: $0

   SE w/Tech Pkg FWD $43,730 to SE FWD with Technology $43,730.

   • Cargo: 55.5 cu ft to 20.6 cu ft.

   No equipment data.

4. SE with Technology to Cross Sport SE w/Technology: +$890

   SE FWD with Technology $43,730 to Cross Sport SE w/Technology FWD $44,620.

   • Seats: 7 to 5.
   • Cargo: 20.6 cu ft to 55.5 cu ft.

   No equipment data.

5. Cross Sport SE w/Technology to Peak Edition: +$3,440

   Cross Sport SE 4MOTION w/Technology AWD $44,620 to Peak Edition AWD $48,060.

   • MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
   • Seats: 5 to 7.
   • Cargo: 55.5 cu ft to 20.6 cu ft.

   Adds as standard: Panoramic roof, Pedestrian detection with auto brake, Garage door opener, Privacy glass.

6. Peak Edition to Cross Sport SEL: +$550

   Peak Edition AWD $48,060 to Cross Sport SEL 4MOTION AWD $48,610.

   • MPG: 21 mpg to 22 mpg.
   • Seats: 7 to 5.
   • Cargo: 20.6 cu ft to 55.5 cu ft.

   Adds as standard: Leather seats, Power liftgate or trunk, Navigation, Heated rear seats, Collision warning with auto brake, Power front seats.

7. Cross Sport SEL to SEL: +$1,010

   Cross Sport SEL 4MOTION AWD $48,610 to SEL 4MOTION AWD $49,620.

   • MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
   • Seats: 5 to 7.
   • Cargo: 55.5 cu ft to 20.6 cu ft.

   Adds as standard: Pedestrian detection with auto brake, Garage door opener, Privacy glass.

8. SEL to Cross Sport SEL R-Line Black: +$940

   SEL 4MOTION AWD $49,620 to Cross Sport SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD $50,560.

   • MPG: 21 mpg to 22 mpg.
   • Seats: 7 to 5.
   • Cargo: 20.6 cu ft to 55.5 cu ft.

   Adds as standard: Power liftgate or trunk, Collision warning with auto brake, Leather steering wheel.

9. Cross Sport SEL R-Line Black to Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line: +$3,060

   Cross Sport SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD $50,560 to Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD $53,620.

   Same specs. Equipment only.

   Adds as standard: 360 camera, Rear parking sensors, Power-folding mirrors.

10. Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line to SEL Premium R-Line: +$1,010

    Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD $53,620 to SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD $54,630.

    • MPG: 22 mpg to 21 mpg.
    • Seats: 5 to 7.
    • Cargo: 55.5 cu ft to 20.6 cu ft.

    Adds as standard: Premium audio, Pedestrian detection with auto brake, Garage door opener, Privacy glass.

Which trim has each feature

• Cheapest trim with leather seats: Cross Sport SEL 4MOTION AWD, $48,610.
• Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SE FWD, $39,310.
• Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SE FWD, $39,310.
• Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $53,620.
• Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: SE FWD, $39,310.
• Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: SE FWD, $39,310.
• Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SE FWD, $39,310.
• Cheapest trim with navigation: Cross Sport SEL 4MOTION AWD, $48,610.
• Cheapest trim with premium audio: SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD, $54,630.
• Cheapest trim with remote start: SE w/Tech Pkg FWD, $43,730.
• Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Cross Sport SEL 4MOTION AWD, $48,610.
• Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Peak Edition AWD, $48,060. Optional from SE w/Tech Pkg FWD, $43,730.
• Not on any trim: a third row.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

No equipment data: SE FWD with Technology, SE 4Motion with Technology.

Cheapest trim with

• AWD or 4WD: Cross Sport SE 4MOTION AWD, $40,200.
• 7 or more seats: SE FWD, 7 seats, $39,310.
• The most hp: every trim, 269 hp.
• The best mpg: SE FWD, 23 mpg, $39,310.

New for 2026

Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.

• Added: none.
• Dropped: 2.0T Peak Edition SEL 4MOTION.
• Carried over with a price: 16 trims. Median change: +$1,423.

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