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2021 Volkswagen Atlas SEL R Line
VIN
1V2SR2CA4MC542316
Market price for this build
$24,699
18 comparable listings
No longer listed since around Jan 22, 2024
- Last asking price
- $31,984
- Odometer
- 63 mi
- On the market
- 3 days
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Last listed by Danbury Pre-Owned Center
Danbury, CT
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Market price range
Based on 18 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 16, 2026Below market
$19,182
Typical price
$24,699
Above market
$29,814
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Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | $31,984 | 63 mi | 2024-01-19 | 998 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1V2SR2CA4MC542316Trim
SEL R Line
Engine
Horsepower
276
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
2021
Made by
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
19
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
$2,450
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Volkswagen Atlas likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$8,690
Fuel
$12,250
Insurance
$8,250
Maintenance & repairs
$4,312
Total, 5 years
$33,502
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Volkswagen Atlas has 17 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD
17 recall campaigns on this model year
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONVolkswagen 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.NHTSA campaign 20V716000
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STEERINGVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V026000
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WHEELSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V132000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas over the last 6 months — the market softened $698 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $21,998 |
| June 2026 | $21,998 |
| July 2026 | $21,995 |
| August 2026 | $21,700 |
| September 2026 | $21,498 |
| October 2026 | $21,300 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2021 Volkswagen Atlas with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 16, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas in this catalog, the 2021 Chevrolet Traverse has the lowest median asking price ($21,453, 1,303 listings with photos) and the 2021 Ford Explorer the highest ($23,324, 2,387 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 16, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2021 Volkswagen Atlas
All trims · United States
$20,900Comparison catalog median · 1,165 listings with photos in the comparison sample
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Middle 50%: $18,154–$23,889
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$2,424 higher median
2021 Ford Explorer
All trims
$23,324Median asking price · 2,387 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$20,202–$26,793
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$553 higher median
2021 Chevrolet Traverse
All trims
$21,453Median asking price · 1,303 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$18,480–$24,397
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$2,100 higher median
2021 Kia Telluride
All trims
$23,000Median asking price · 1,294 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$20,216–$25,865
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$1,228 higher median
2021 GMC Acadia
All trims
$22,128Median asking price · 905 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$19,525–$25,405
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas All trims | $20,900 | $18,154–$23,889 | 1,165 |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee All trims | $22,294 | $19,932–$24,999 | 2,934 |
| 2021 Ford Explorer All trims | $23,324 | $20,202–$26,793 | 2,387 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse All trims | $21,453 | $18,480–$24,397 | 1,303 |
| 2021 Kia Telluride All trims | $23,000 | $20,216–$25,865 | 1,294 |
| 2021 GMC Acadia All trims | $22,128 | $19,525–$25,405 | 905 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 16, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 7 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2018–2025What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,774 | $30,783 | 100% | 29,752 mi |
| 2024 | 2,270 | $31,152 | 101% | 38,862 mi |
| 2023 | 2,471 | $27,998 | 91% | 46,713 mi |
| 2022 | 1,045 | $24,269 | 79% | 65,730 mi |
| 2021 | 1,328 | $20,939 | 68% | 84,280 mi |
| 2020 | 69 | $18,895 | 61% | 87,466 mi |
| 2019 | 1,186 | $16,995 | 55% | 95,120 mi |
| 2018 | 724 | $14,151 | 46% | 109,168 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
