Golf R Specifications and Prices

[Corey_R]

Hi Everyone.

So, what everyone has been waiting for.... turns out even better than expected... only $9500 more than the equivalent base-spec GTI

3 Door Manual $48,490
3 Door DSG $50,990

5 Door Manual $49,990
5 Door DSG $52,490

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
The New MY11 VW Bluetooth $550


Note, the MY11 VW Bluetooth option isn't listed in the current specifications, but I have been informed it will be available as an option for all MY11 built Golfs, including the R. It has all the advantages of the Skoda Kit & 'Premium' kit, but much more cost effective (basically makes all the existing Bluetooth options redundant).

All the above pricing are RRP prices only, and do 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.

Edit:
The Official Golf R Mini-site is now up.
The Volkswagen.com.au Golf R page is available now too.
And availalble from there is the Australian Golf R Flyer and the Updated Australian Golf Specifications which now includes the Golf R.

Finally, I've created a Pricing Calculator Spreadsheet which is available here:
Golf R Price Calculator Spreadsheet Edit: Now updated for 2010 - 2011 financial year. And updated again on Aug 16 to account for rego changes in NSW on Aug 8
Please see this post for details on the calculator spreadsheet.

[Prodigy]

Awesome work coreying, i like the look of those prices

[Sharkie]

Hi Everyone.

So, what everyone has been waiting for.... turns out even better than expected... only $9500 more than the equivalent GTI

LOL ... thats going to hurt all of those who chose the GTI .... a much lesser car for what turns out to be not so much less of a price .... .... and not even taking all the std extra's the R has over the GTI into consideration.

Same spec GTI (ie Bi-Xenon 18" wheels etc) looks to be same price .....

Anybody brave enough to do a spec/price comparison ?

[Guest1306]

How do you guys manage to get pricing before we do?

[dave_r]

3 Door DSG $50,990

Nice!

Was that new BT kit factory or dealer fit, the price isn't so bad and if its better than the other options might be worth it.

How do you guys manage to get pricing before we do?

VWA really does have the worst kept secrets!

[Fab_R]

How do you guys manage to get pricing before we do?

Have to agree...i have been breaking my dealers nuts as my finance company is pestering me for an invoice for my Golf R so they can pay for it!!!!

[brodzta_GTI]

the email we got today said that the 3dr DSG R was $49, something a rather ( cant remember specifically!) where did you get your prices from?? not the $50k u said in the first thread..

I personally cant wait till they come out, might even trade the mkIV in on a golf R...

** insert Tim Allen grunt here **

The only thing i know of that i dont like on them is that they're cambelt engines PAIN IN THE ARSE

[Fab_R]

the email we got today said that the 3dr DSG R was $49, something a rather ( cant remember specifically!) where did you get your prices from?? not the $50k u said in the first thread..

I personally cant wait till they come out, might even trade the mkIV in on a golf R...

** insert Tim Allen grunt here **

The only thing i know of that i dont like on them is that they're cambelt engines PAIN IN THE ARSE

pricing is spot on....just had an email from my vw dealer with the rrp's as per coreying's post.

[Tim]

wowsers. thats cheaper than I was expecting!
Certainly puts the R on my radar for next car.

[Sharkie]

Now this is going to hurt those GTI buyers .....

High Level Spec / Price Comparison for the R vs GTI (5dr manual)

GTI 5dr manual = $40490

Add std stuff on the R ....

Paint $700
Bi-Xenon $2000
18" Wheels $1200
Tinted rear glass $400

GTI = $44790

R Base price 5 dr manual $4990

Difference = $5200

For which you get the following R "Upgrades" above GTI Spec

Different seats std
AWD
188kw engine
Parking Sensors F&R

.... So small a difference for what are particulary nice upgrades .... AWESOME ...