Since the previous Golf R Specifications and Prices thread had grown to 125 pages, we thought it was time to start a new thread on this topic.

If there are any posts or information from the previous thread that you feel is valuable and should be included at the start of this thread, please point it out and I'll include it.

Please keep this thread on topic, and keep it civil. This thread is for information purposes. It's not a competition, nor is it here to boost your ego.
For the readers of the thread, if something seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Just leave it and move on.


Base models:
3 Door Manual $48,490
3 Door DSG $50,990
5 Door Manual $49,990
5 Door DSG $52,490

Options:
Electric glass sunroof $1,900
RNS510 satellite navigation system $2,500
Dynaudio 300W premium audio system $1,300
RNS510 with Dynaudio 300W premium audio $3,500
Media Device Interface (MDI) $270
Rear View Camera (RVC) $500
Adaptive chassis control $1,500
Vienna leather appointed upholstery $3,300
Micro fibre/leather racing style front seats $5,300
Electrically adjustable driver‘s seat (with 5 door & leather seats only, not recaros) $600
Talladega 19“ alloy wheels in SILVER $1,300
Talladega 19“ alloy wheels in BLACK $1,300
MY11 VW Bluetooth $550

Pricing is RRP only and does not include the extensive list of items which make up the "On Road" or "Drive Away" costs (dealer delivery, luxury car tax, stamp duty, registration, Compulsory Third Party-insurance, Number Plates, etc). These items will vary based on dealer, state, your residence post code, your age & driving history, and the options you select.


Links:
The Official Golf R Mini-site
The Volkswagen.com.au Golf R page
The Australian Golf R Flyer
Australian MY11 Golf Specifications including Golf R


Pricing Calculator:
Golf R Price Calculator Spreadsheet This pricing calculator is "unofficial" and was created by me. Most recently updated for 2010 - 2011 financial year and to account for rego changes in NSW on Aug 8. Please see this post for details on the calculator spreadsheet.


Price difference between Golf GTI and Golf R:
The Golf GTI 3 door manual costs $38,990, so "base to base model" there is $9,500 difference. However, the Golf R's standard items contains several of the GTI's options:
Metallic Paint $500
Bi-Xenon $2,000
18" Wheels $1,200
Tinted rear glass $400

This brings the cost difference down to $5,400.
In addition, the Golf R also includes front and rear PDC which is worth around $1000, bringing the difference to around $4,400. It also includes the highly desirable LED taillights which GTI owners are spending upwards of $1,000 to have fitted - $3,400. You then have AWD, a more powerful engine, better brakes, better suspension etc...

Of course, some people just want a base model. Other people select many options, so the difference in cost between a Golf GTI and Golf R will really come down to each person's requirements. Either way, both cars are great value.