Option pricing for MY10 Octavia RS

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Originally Posted by aslsw

That comes to $2610. The difference in the drive away prices (for ACT) is $7700. So there is a $5000 price premium.

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Nobody seems to have mentioned the difference in the engines.
The Standard Octavia has a 1.6 or 1.8 TSI (118kW) or a 2.0 TDI (103kW) choice.
The RS has a 2.0TSI (147kW) or 2.0 TDI (125kW) engine choice.

There is a major part of the cost differences in these engines and the associated plumbing and hardware that goes with them.

Thanks for the replies everyone. I hadn't picked up on the heated seats one.

I did know about the differences in the engine spec and performance, I was more interested in the options themselves.

Like others, I may have to choose between the head and the heart. Once I add in the towbar, the price definitely starts to skyrocket.

Of course, it depends on how much of a discount the dealer is willing or able to offer as well!

If you want a real deal look for dealers with pre-FL Octys that they want to shift ASAP :)

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Originally Posted by gregozedobe

If you want a real deal look for dealers with pre-FL Octys that they want to shift ASAP :)

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Yep.
Northshore Skoda has a yellow RS demo going for $31k - cheap motoring.

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Originally Posted by K1W1

Nobody seems to have mentioned the difference in the engines.
The Standard Octavia has a 1.6 or 1.8 TSI (118kW) or a 2.0 TDI (103kW) choice.
The RS has a 2.0TSI (147kW) or 2.0 TDI (125kW) engine choice.

There is a major part of the cost differences in these engines and the associated plumbing and hardware that goes with them.

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Engineering/fitment difference between 1.8TSI & 2.0TSI would be bugger-all. difference in cost of production near zero. But that's normal - more power = more profit margin.

I think the RS package is good value for money.

Oh, I forgot to include in my list the visual differences - spoiler, front aesthetics, etc.