2021 Volkswagen Atlas market value, prices & key facts
What dealers are asking for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas right now, from 465 current listings at 417 dealerships across 46 states, with EPA fuel economy, NHTSA safety ratings and recalls for this model year.
Asking prices of current listings · AutosXchange live dealer listings, November 8, 2026 · not sold prices
2021 Volkswagen Atlas key facts
- Body style
- SUV
- Powertrains
- Gas
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 3.6L 6-cyl
- Drivetrains
- FWD and AWD
- EPA MPG (city / hwy / combined)
- 16–21 / 22–24 / 18–22
- Fuel
- Regular
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Trims / series (decoded from listed VINs)
- SE w/ Tech R-Line w/ Sunroof Pkg., 4Motion SE w/ Tech R-Line w/ Sunroof… and SE
- Assembly country (listed VINs)
- United States
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5 out of 5 stars (4 tested versions)
- NHTSA safety recalls
- 17 recall campaigns
2021 Volkswagen Atlas overview
The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas is an SUV, offered with gas powertrains (FWD or AWD). EPA ratings for its 8 tested versions range 18–22 MPG combined. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall and lists 17 safety recalls for this model year. AutosXchange has 465 listed now, with a median asking price of $20,894 and median 80,915 miles.
2021 Volkswagen Atlas: the market right now
Half of the 465 listings ask between $18,002 and $23,494.
New vs. used (by odometer)
Top cities by supply
2021 Volkswagen Atlas: asking price vs. mileage
On the trend line, every 10,000 more miles goes with about $960 lower asking price.
2021 Volkswagen Atlas: how asking prices are spread
Half of listings ask between $18,002 and $23,494; the most common band is $18,000–$20,000 (93 listings).
2021 Volkswagen Atlas: listings by state (top 10)
Texas has the most, with 48 listings (10% of 465).
2021 Volkswagen Atlas: listings by trim (top 7)
36L is the most-listed trim (154 listings); SEL has the highest median asking price of these, $23,263.
2021 Volkswagen Atlas for sale now: best value first
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2021 Volkswagen Atlas EPA fuel economy by version
| EPA version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City / Hwy / Comb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | FWD | Regular | 21 / 24 / 22 |
| Atlas 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | AWD | Regular | 20 / 24 / 22 |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | AWD | Regular | 20 / 24 / 22 |
| Atlas Cross Sport | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | FWD | Regular | 21 / 24 / 22 |
| Atlas Cross Sport | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | FWD | Regular | 18 / 23 / 20 |
| Atlas | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | FWD | Regular | 17 / 23 / 19 |
| Atlas Cross Sport 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | AWD | Regular | 17 / 23 / 19 |
| Atlas 4motion | 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S8) | AWD | Regular | 16 / 22 / 18 |
2021 Volkswagen Atlas safety ratings & recalls
17 recall campaigns on file; best overall rating 5 of 5 stars.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERNHTSA campaign 24V464000 · reported June 20, 2024
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.
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERNHTSA campaign 23V215000 · reported March 30, 2023
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.
- TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMSNHTSA campaign 22V815000 · reported October 31, 2022
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…
14 more recall campaigns for this model year at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2021 Volkswagen Atlas price activity & trends
Tracked daily since Nov 5, 2026; data as of Nov 8, 1:35 PM PST. ▲ ▼ show the direction of change.
Latest market activity
- Vorderman Volkswagen cut prices on 11 Volkswagen Atlas by an average of $288Nov 8, 7:35 AM PST
- Camelback Volkswagen cut prices on 12 Volkswagen Atlas by an average of $2,538Nov 8, 2:30 AM PST
- Volkswagen of Waco cut prices on 14 Volkswagen Atlas by an average of $3,551Nov 8, 1:54 AM PST
- Price-cut activity: #1873 of 4,055 models nationally over 7 days (2.2% of 313 listings cut).
- Price-cut activity: #1873 of 4,055 models nationally over 30 days (2.2% of 313 listings cut).
Since Nov 5: 2.2% of 313 listings cut (average $346), 5 new, 2 removed from sale.
Compare by location
| Location | Listings | Median asking | vs. national | Cut in 7 days | Avg cut | Same cars, 7-day change | New / removed 7d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 309 | $20,885 | — | 2.2% | $346 | — | 5 / 2 |
| The South | 134 | $18,995 | ▼ −9.0% | 2.2% | $363 | — | 3 / 2 |
| The Midwest | 71 | $21,986 | ▲ +5.3% | 2.8% | $315 | — | 0 / 0 |
| The West | 57 | $21,579 | ▲ +3.3% | 3.4% | $353 | — | 1 / 0 |
| The Northeast | 47 | $21,052 | ▲ +0.8% | 0% | — | — | 1 / 0 |
Median asking price per day
What this means for you: The typical 2021 Volkswagen Atlas asking price rose 6.1% over the last 2 days (not seasonally adjusted).
Method terms: "same cars" is the median asking price of the same listings on both dates (a same-store median), so changes in the mix of cars do not move it; a "model" is a model year, make and model with at least 30 listings from 5 dealers (a cohort); a "group of states" is a U.S. Census division.
Latest price changes: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
7 cuts and 1 raises in the last 30d; median cut −1.9%.
Showing the latest 8 · scroll the list
- ▲ Raise+$1,000 (+4.3%) · 2021 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL 4MOTION$22,995 → $23,995 · Liberte Auto Sales, Lewiston, ME · 12 h ago
- ▼ Cut−$107 (−0.5%) · 2021 Volkswagen Atlas 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology$21,577 → $21,470 · Elk Grove Kia, Elk Grove, CA · 2 d ago
- ▼ Cut−$500 (−2.1%) · 2021 Volkswagen Atlas 3.6L V6 SEL$23,799 → $23,299 · Haley Chevrolet, Midlothian, VA · 2 d ago
- ▼ Cut−$230 (−1.2%) · 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium$18,489 → $18,259 · Andy Mohr Kia, Avon, IN · 2 d ago
- ▼ Cut−$400 (−1.9%) · 2021 Volkswagen Atlas 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology$20,648 → $20,248 · Beechmont Volkswagen, Cincinnati, OH · 2 d ago
- ▼ Cut−$136 (−0.9%) · 2021 Volkswagen Atlas 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology$14,475 → $14,339 · Nissan of Tifton, Tifton, GA · 2 d ago
- ▼ Cut−$453 (−2.2%) · 2021 Volkswagen Atlas 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology$20,481 → $20,028 · Tameron Honda Eastern Shore, Daphne, AL · 3 d ago
- ▼ Cut−$599 (−3.1%) · 2021 Volkswagen Atlas 2.0T SE w/Technology$19,399 → $18,800 · Showcase Honda, Phoenix, AZ · 3 d ago
Source: AutosXchange Intel Hub, autos-xchange.com/market, 2026-11-08.
Volkswagen Atlas market data by model year
2021 Volkswagen Atlas for sale by city
- Volkswagen Atlas in Houston, TX225
- Volkswagen Atlas in Union, NJ198
- Volkswagen Atlas in League City, TX175
- Volkswagen Atlas in Georgetown, TX144
- Volkswagen Atlas in Cincinnati, OH115
- Volkswagen Atlas in Kansas City, MO107
- Volkswagen Atlas in Jacksonville, FL103
- Volkswagen Atlas in Austin, TX101
- Volkswagen Atlas in Mckinney, TX99
- Volkswagen Atlas in Raleigh, NC98
- Volkswagen Atlas in Amarillo, TX98
- Volkswagen Atlas in Amherst, NY96
- Volkswagen Atlas in Peoria, AZ95
- Volkswagen Atlas in New Port Richey, FL90
- Volkswagen Atlas in Wappingers Falls, NY78
- Volkswagen Atlas in Fort Wayne, IN76
- Volkswagen Atlas in Wilmington, DE75
- Volkswagen Atlas in Avon, IN75
- Volkswagen Atlas in Phoenix, AZ74
- Volkswagen Atlas in Corpus Christi, TX72
- Volkswagen Atlas in Dayton, OH70
- Volkswagen Atlas in Greenville, SC69
- Volkswagen Atlas in Myrtle Beach, SC69
- Volkswagen Atlas in Baton Rouge, LA68
- Volkswagen Atlas in Tulsa, OK67
- Volkswagen Atlas in Saint Paul, MN66
- Volkswagen Atlas in Metairie, LA65
- Volkswagen Atlas in Vestavia Hills, AL64
- Volkswagen Atlas in Valdosta, GA63
- Volkswagen Atlas in Boise, ID63
- Volkswagen Atlas in Alpharetta, GA61
- Volkswagen Atlas in Franklin, TN61
- Volkswagen Atlas in Daytona Beach, FL60
- Volkswagen Atlas in Clarksville, TN59
- Volkswagen Atlas in Green Bay, WI56
- Volkswagen Atlas in Lafayette, LA55
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average asking price of a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas?
- Across 465 current listings on AutosXchange, the median asking price of a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas is $20,894. Most listings (10th to 90th percentile) ask between $15,577 and $25,808. These are dealer asking prices, not sold prices.
- How many Volkswagen Atlas are for sale?
- AutosXchange currently lists 465 vehicles from 417 dealerships in 46 states.
- What mileage is typical for a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas?
- The median odometer reading is 80,915 miles; the middle half of listings show between 62,532 and 100,785 miles (465 listings with a published odometer).
- What is a fair asking price for a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas?
- Half of current listings ask between $18,002 and $23,494 (25th to 75th percentile), around a median of $20,894. Compare mileage, trim, condition and the vehicle history report before deciding; AutosXchange figures are asking prices, not sold prices.
- Where are the most Volkswagen Atlas for sale?
- Texas has the most current listings (48), followed by Florida (31).
AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.