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Volkswagen models receive pricing update for February

By Matt Brogan |

Volkswagen has caught up to most other manufacturers today updating its pricing following a duty drop by the Federal Government.

The duty drop, which comes in to effect from today, sees both model and option pricing change on most passenger models, as outlined below:

Golf (savings between $1,000 & $1,200):

  • Golf 90TSI Trendline (5 door / manual) – $24,990*
  • Golf 90TSI Trendline (5 door / auto) – $27,490*
  • Golf 77TDI Trendline (5 door / manual) – $27,490*
  • Golf 77TDI Trendline (5 door / auto) – $29,990*
  • Golf 118TSI Comfortline (5 door / manual) – $29,490*
  • Golf 118TSI Comfortline (5 door / auto) – $31,990*
  • Golf 103TDI Comfortline (5 door / manual) – $31,990*
  • Golf 103TDI Comfortline (5 door / auto) – $34,490*
  • Metallic & Pearlescent Paint – $500* (saving of $200)

New Beetle & New Beetle Cabriolet:

  • Metallic & Pearlescent Paint – $500* (saving of $200)

Jetta:

  • Metallic & Pearlescent Paint – $500* (saving of $200)

Passat CC (savings of $1,000):

  • Passat CC 125TDI (sedan / auto) – $54,990*
  • Passat CC V6 FSI (sedan / auto) – $64,990*
  • Metallic & Pearlescent Paint – $700* (saving of $300)

Eos (saving of $1,000):

  • Eos 103TDI (convertible / manual) – $46,990*
  • Eos 103TDI (convertible / auto) – $49,490*
  • Eos 147TSI (convertible / manual) – $48,990*
  • Eos 147TSI (convertible / auto) – $51,490*

* Note:

  • Prices quoted are manufacturer’s list prices excluding dealer delivery charges, which may vary from dealer to dealer and statutory charges, which vary from state to state. Where the recommended price shown is above the threshold of $57,180 and the vehicle has a fuel consumption of more than 7.0L/100km as a combined rating under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, the recommended price is inclusive of Luxury Car Tax (LCT) of 33%. For vehicles with a fuel consumption of no more than 7.0L/100km as a combined rating under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989, the LCT of 33% only applies above the threshold of $75,000. Individual prices for factory options quoted separately do not include LCT and dealer fitment charges. If the total price of the vehicle including factory options and dealer delivery charge exceeds the LCT threshold, the total price is required to be recalculated with the LCT applied to the net costs of any amount above the LCT threshold.

 
  • jimmy james

    No discount on GTi Golf.

    What a surprise.

    • Frenchie

      Supply and demand!

  • Paul

    Apparently the Golf GTI already had the tarrif reduction in place when it was released in October.

    Surprised about the Tiguan though?

    • Shak

      What aboot the Passat and the Touareg?

      • Cinderella

        4WD’s already have the duty at 5%, this places passanger vehicles inline with them. The old duty was 10%.
        Matt Brogan small mistake there, ALL Passats (including CC) are now $1000 less.

  • jimmy james

    re passats, does that include the R36?

    • Cinderella

      Yes Jimmy, includes R36 model Passat. Like Paul said the Golf GTI had this already factored into the price on release so that is why that model wasn’t included.

  • Lukaas

    Australians overrate VW…

    Just to let you guys know, VW are as cheap as your typical Mazda, Toyota, etc in USA.
    Just that in Australia, people go crazy for the “German” name.

    Sorry, but VW are about 20% more expensive than they should be.

    But then again, if I was the sales chief, I’d take advantage of the “aura” they have here.

    Im not saying they are not good car, I’m just saying Australian are getting ripped off by VW.

    • The Other Brad

      Seems most of the run-of-the-mill European cars are seen as prestigious here while they’re not overseas.

      • Mark

        I have lived in Europe for a year. Over there, VW is as common as Toyota is here.

    • Dlr1

      at the end of the day all these companies are here to make money… basically they charge the highest price they can get away with in order to sell the volume of vehicles they have available to sell. Its pure economics 101…supply and demand. Sure they could sell the Golf @ 21999 drive away if they wanted too, and no doubt they would have more buyers than they do now, but would they actually have any more vehicles available to meet the increase in demand and would they actually make more profit than they do now? Same applies with pricing for any other car company.

      • The Other Brad

        Oh there’s no disputing that. Additionally it’s possible the Australian versions are kitted out more compared to overseas versions? Haven’t checked but it’s possible.

    • noj

      They still managed 2 recent World Car of the Year`s with the Golf and Polo. So I guess they are doing something right and the rest of the world agrees.

    • Interesting

      Interesting that a Mazda and a Golf are the same price in the USA. I test drove the Mazda 3 before buying the Golf, and the drive in the Golf was superior to that of the Mazda in every way (5-spd auto vs 7-spd DSG pu-lease!). The interior of the Golf was also much nicer than the Mazda. Fuel consumption is far superior and acceleration is also better in the Golf. There was a roughly $3,000 difference in price, and IMO it was easly justified.

      So, my question is then, if the Golf and the Mazda are the same price in the US, who would buy the Mazda, and why?

  • t39

    What gets often overlooked is the difference in dealer delivery fee among the brands. VW dealers will try to charge $3-3.5K for popular models. Whereas Ford perharps close to $1K.

    • Golfschwein

      The delivery charge is obscene and should be abolished.

  • Ray Stone

    Just got quoted $64K for GTi DSG with a few extras. Bought a 135i second hand for $70K (it was purchased new 15 months ago for $110K!). The GTi is a great car, but $64K is just too much. New cars are just not worth the money anymore. Everytime a new model comes out is has more features for less money, devaluing the second hand market.