The first thing many customers will notice is the difference in base prices. The starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2018 VW Atlas is $30,500. This is over $5,000 more than the 2018 Tiguan. While this may put the more-affordable Tiguan ahead in the minds of many potential shoppers, the 2018 Atlas strikes back with a couple of compelling reasons why some families still choose it in this comparison.