# Need a deal check - VW Atlas Cross Sport - MN **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask the Hackrs\ **Tags:** mn, volkswagen\ **Created:** [October 26, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/need-a-deal-check-vw-atlas-cross-sport-mn/788126 "2026-10-26T23:55:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kiki92](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/kiki92/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Kiki92](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Kiki92)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/need-a-deal-check-vw-atlas-cross-sport-mn/788126/1 "2026-10-26T23:55:03Z")
I am nearing the end of my 2nd lease with Volkswagen. I have 2 months remaining and have reached out to two local dealerships to discuss options for leasing again. Currently in a 2024 Atlas Cross Sport, 17k miles, SE with tech. I pay $599/month for 7500 miles/year. 36 months. Looking at 2026 Atlas Cross Sport, same trim or SEL. 7500-10000 miles/ year. 36 months. The proposals are below. I feel like I am being screwed over. What do you think? #mn #volkswagen #Ask the Hackrs ![Screenshot_20261026-181431](https://leasehackr-assets.b-cdn.net/original/4X/1/e/a/1ea4119b6f04484473f20512bc45b44e92e2b95a.png) ![Screenshot_20261019-102619](https://leasehackr-assets.b-cdn.net/original/4X/8/c/2/8c2e3c0c4577a3169466cff7662a17e0c94d9d80.png) ![Screenshot_20261026-180815](https://leasehackr-assets.b-cdn.net/original/4X/3/8/7/387dc1e3a62ed12cdd8be757539ea4a3d7c12ff5.png) [Leasehackr Forum](https://forum.leasehackr.com/tags). ---
**Author:** ![IAC\_Nick](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/iac_nick/32/219882_2.png) [@IAC\_Nick](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/IAC_Nick)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2026, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/need-a-deal-check-vw-atlas-cross-sport-mn/788126/2 "2026-10-27T00:18:00Z")
> [@Kiki92](#): > > I feel like I am being screwed over Because you are. If you want to pay over MSRP then by all means, sign. Otherwise run far away ---
**Author:** ![michael](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/michael/32/162_2.png) [@michael](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/michael)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2026, 6:11am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/need-a-deal-check-vw-atlas-cross-sport-mn/788126/3 "2026-10-27T06:11:02Z")
The screenshots don’t show the MSRP of the vehicle(s), so we can’t tell what kind of dealer discount there is, but regardless $1K/mo is appalling for an Atlas Cross Sport. Use the Leasehackr Calculator to build out a target deal for yourself and then make offers with the 10+ VW dealers in MN to see who’ll bite. ---
**Author:** ![mllcb42](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/mllcb42/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@mllcb42](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/mllcb42)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/need-a-deal-check-vw-atlas-cross-sport-mn/788126/4 "2026-10-27T11:06:25Z")
> [@Kiki92](#): > > The proposals are below. I feel like I am being screwed over. What do you think? If you ask a dealer how much they want you to pay, don’t be surprised when they tell you. The only place worth starting here is to take the time to establish a well-resesrched target deal so you know where you should be. ---
**Author:** ![delta737h](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/delta737h/32/11316_2.png) [@delta737h](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/delta737h)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/need-a-deal-check-vw-atlas-cross-sport-mn/788126/5 "2026-10-27T11:33:19Z")
> [@Kiki92](#): > > I feel like I am being screwed over. What do you think? Let’s look at the first proposal listed (987.80). MSRP = RV/RF = 30941.84/.58 = 53348.00. Sell price = 51483. Therefore, dealer discount = 1865.00 or 3.5% off MSRP which looks very weak to me. The MF = .00280. According to … [MN Sales Tax](https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/guide/motor-vehicle-leases) looks like the MN sales tax of 2529.04 is inaccurate. Sales tax rate = 6.875%. The taxable base (total lease price) = 31716.05. Therefore, the sales tax = 31716.05 x 6.875% = 2180.48, not 2529.04 reflecting a difference of 348.56. The Net Cap should be reduced by this difference to get 57231.01. The new monthly payment is… .00280 x (57231.01 + 30941.84) + (57231.01 - 30941.84) / 36 = 977.14 which is about 10 lower. Bottom line… this is not a good deal. As @michael recommends, create a target deal and then, construct a one-page professional lease proposal… Here’s an example… ![image](https://leasehackr-assets.b-cdn.net/original/3X/c/c/cc7637535b1bcbad487796a32a36182c0b62b02d.png) Your proposal will be different. One reason is the taxes in Ohio are calculated differently than in MN. ??? Let me know. ---
**Author:** ![drh68w](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/drh68w/32/233345_2.png) [@drh68w](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/drh68w)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/need-a-deal-check-vw-atlas-cross-sport-mn/788126/6 "2026-10-27T14:35:19Z")
My advice would be to take a step back and rethink your plan. For the money they’re proposing you could lease a Mercedes GLE, a Lexus GX, or a dozen other vehicles. When trying to hack a lease, you need to not focus on a specific car, keep your options open, and you’ll find some amazing deals on incredible vehicles. Just peruse the pre-negotiated deals or look up a broker in your market area to help you through the process.