[Road Runner]

VW has just followed suit...

AJAX, ON, Feb. 13 /CNW/ - Volkswagen Canada announced today a reduction of its Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price on most of its 2008 models, ranging from the 2008 Rabbit (up to $700 reduction) to the 2008 Touareg 2 (up to $5,800 reduction). The new prices take effect on Friday, February 15, coinciding with the opening of the 2008 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto.
Price decreases were also announced on some upcoming 2009 models. The 2009 Jetta TDI, which was introduced at the 2008 Montreal Auto Show, last month, benefits from an MSRP that has dropped by $1,200, to $24,275 for the Sedan and $25,675 for the Wagon. The 2009 Jetta Wagon 2.5's starting price will now be $23,475, which represents $1,500 less than the price announced in Montreal.
"We have been taking great strides to provide Canadian consumers with affordable German-engineered vehicles", noted John White, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. "These very significant pricing actions not only demonstrate our commitment to the Canadian market by recognizing the sustained strength of the Canadian dollar, but also continue to reinforce Volkswagen's message of affordability. We are a brand that, more than ever, offers great value to the Canadian consumer."

Here is the list of the vehicle MSRP reductions and adjustments,
depending on model and equipment package level:

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Model Previous MSRP Reduction New MSRP

Rabbit 3-door $20,175 $200 $19,975

Rabbit 5-door $21,675 $700 $20,975

New Beetle $22,775 $800 $21,975

New Beetle Convertible $27,795 $820 $26,975

Jetta A5 Sedan $23,475 $1,500 $21,975

Jetta GLI $32,175 $2,200 $29,975

GTI 3-door $29,575 $1,600 $27,975

GTI 5-door $30,575 $1,600 $28,975

Eos $37,175 $1,200 $35,975

Passat Sedan 2.0T $30,975 $3,500 $27,475

Passat Sedan 3.6 4Motion $48,075 $5,100 $42,975

Passat Wagon 2.0T $32,475 $3,500 $28,975

Passat Wagon 3.6 4Motion $49,775 $5,100 $44,675

Touareg 2 V6 $49,975 $5,000 $44,975

Touareg 2 V8 $64,775 $5,800 $58,975