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Ever wondered what the press thought of the MK3 when it was launched or how much you would have paid for your car when new?

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Thought some people might find it interesting to know how much it would have cost to buy a MK3 Cavalier back in the day.

This is very much a work in progress with many gaps to fill in. If anyone has any extra information to add, especially the cost of optional extras, please PM me.

January 1989

Cavalier 1.4 Standard 4dr/5dr ------- £8,369.50
Cavalier 1.6 Standard 4dr/5dr ------- £8,719.59
Cavalier 1.4 L 4dr/5dr ------------------ £8,814.27
Cavalier 1.6 L 4dr/5dr ------------------ £9,164.35
Cavalier 1.7D L 4dr/5dr ---------------- £9,494.49
Cavalier 2.0i L 4dr/5dr ----------------- £9,909.35
Cavalier 1.6 GL 4dr/5dr ---------------- £10,164.76
Cavalier 2.0i GL 4dr/5dr --------------- £10,909.76
Cavalier 2.0i SRi 4dr/5dr -------------- £11.499.05
Cavalier 2.0i CD 4dr/5dr --------------- £12,888.14
*All prices include car tax and VAT

Optional extras
Automatic gearbox -------------------- £670.25
Tiltable steering column ------------- £114.62
Heated front seats --------------------- £205.56
Central locking ------------------------- £280.31
Green tinted glass --------------------- £64.78
Electric sunroof ------------------------ £104.65
Electric front windows --------------- £250.41
Electric aerial --------------------------- £49.83
ABS ---------------------------------------- £750.00
Manual rear suspension levelling -- £84.72
2-coat metallic paint ------------------ £149.50
2-coat pearlescent paint ------------- £149.50
Black paint ------------------------------- £84.72
*All prices include car tax and VAT


July 1990

Cavalier 1.4 Standard 4dr/5dr ------- £9,240
Cavalier 1.6 Standard 4dr/5dr ------- £9,615
Cavalier 1.4 L 4dr/5dr ------------------ £9,680
Cavalier 1.6 L 4dr/5dr ------------------ £9,999
Cavalier 1.7D L 4dr/5dr ---------------- £10,410
Cavalier 1.8 L 4dr/5dr ------------------ £10,530
Cavalier 2.0i L 4dr/5dr ----------------- £10,865
Cavalier 1.6 GL 4dr/5dr ---------------- £11,040
Cavalier 1.8 GL 4dr/5dr ---------------- £11,525
Cavalier 2.0i GL 4dr/5dr --------------- £11,860
Cavalier 2.0i GL 4dr/5dr (Cat) -------- £12,210
Cavalier 2.0i SRi 4dr/5dr -------------- £12,805
Cavalier 2.0i 4x4 4dr ------------------- £12,870
Cavalier 2.0i CD 4dr/5dr -------------- £14,170
Cavalier 16v GSi 4dr ------------------- £16,730
Cavalier 16v GSi 4x4 4dr -------------- £18,370


August 1991 - after they started charging differently for saloons and hatchbacks

Hatchback
Cavalier 1.4 Standard ------------------ £10,065
Cavalier 1.6 Standard ------------------ £10,320
Cavalier 1.4 L ----------------------------- £11,085
Cavalier 1.6 L ----------------------------- £11,340
Cavalier 1.7D L --------------------------- £11,650
Cavalier 1.8 L ----------------------------- £11,740
Cavalier 2.0i L ---------------------------- £12,140
Cavalier 1.6 GL --------------------------- £12,500
Cavalier 1.8 GL --------------------------- £12,900
Cavalier 2.0i GL -------------------------- £13,300
Cavalier 2.0i SRi ------------------------- £14,635
Cavalier 2.0i CD -------------------------- £16,075

Saloon
Cavalier 1.4 Standard ------------------ £9,960
Cavalier 1.6 Standard ------------------ £10,215
Cavalier 1.4 L ----------------------------- £10,985
Cavalier 1.6 L ----------------------------- £11,240
Cavalier 1.7D L --------------------------- £11,545
Cavalier 1.8 L ----------------------------- £11,640
Cavalier 2.0i L ---------------------------- £12,405
Cavalier 1.6 GL --------------------------- £12,400
Cavalier 1.8 GL --------------------------- £12,795
Cavalier 2.0i GL -------------------------- £13,195
Cavalier 2.0i SRi ------------------------- £14,535
Cavalier 2.0i CD -------------------------- £15,975
Cavalier 2.0i 4x4 ------------------------- £14,035
Cavalier 16v GSI ------------------------- £18,185
Cavalier 16v GSI 4x4 -------------------- £19,975

Comments
"Excellent all-rounder has Ford Sierra on the run, 1.8Ls look the best value"


July 1992 - 1.6, and 1.8 now same price, 1.7TD and diplomat added to the range

Hatchback
Cavalier 1.4 Standard ------------------ £10,466
Cavalier 1.6 Standard ------------------ £10,572
Cavalier 1.4 L ----------------------------- £11,625
Cavalier 1.6 L ----------------------------- £11,875
Cavalier 1.7D L --------------------------- £11,875
Cavalier 1.7TD L ------------------------- £11,875
Cavalier 1.8 L ----------------------------- £11,875
Cavalier 2.0i L ---------------------------- £12,452
Cavalier 1.6 GL --------------------------- £13,048
Cavalier 1.8 GL --------------------------- £13,048
Cavalier 1.7D GL ------------------------- £12,572
Cavalier 1.7TD GL ----------------------- £12,572
Cavalier 2.0i GL -------------------------- £13,625
Cavalier 2.0i SRi ------------------------- £14,865
Cavalier 2.0i CD -------------------------- £16,038
Cavalier 2.0i Diplomat ----------------- £18,125

Saloon
Cavalier 1.4 Standard ------------------ £10,322
Cavalier 1.6 Standard ------------------ £10,572
Cavalier 1.4 L ----------------------------- £11,481
Cavalier 1.6 L ----------------------------- £11,731
Cavalier 1.7D L --------------------------- £11,731
Cavalier 1.7TD L ------------------------- £11,731
Cavalier 1.8 L ----------------------------- £11,731
Cavalier 2.0i L ---------------------------- £12,308
Cavalier 1.6 GL --------------------------- £12,904
Cavalier 1.7D GL ------------------------- £12,427
Cavalier 1.7TD GL ----------------------- £12,427
Cavalier 1.8 GL --------------------------- £12,904
Cavalier 2.0i GL -------------------------- £13,481
Cavalier 2.0i SRi ------------------------- £14,721
Cavalier 2.0i CD -------------------------- £15,894
Cavalier 2.0i Diplomat ----------------- £17,980
Cavalier 2.0i 4x4 ------------------------- £14,278
Cavalier 16v GSI ------------------------- £17,485
Cavalier 16v GSI 4x4 -------------------- £19,206

Comments
"We say: Excellent mid-range all-rounder has Ford Sierra on the run. 1.8Ls look best value
Easy to resell? Best in class
Long life? Yes
Image: Best in class
Replaced: No plans known"


October 1993 - Mid 1993 updates added (V6 engine added to range, driver airbags made standard on all models)

Hatchback
Cavalier 1.6i E-drive Ethos ---------------- £11,256
Cavalier 1.7TD E-drive Ethos ------------- £11,635
Cavalier 1.8i Colorado --------------------- £11,725
Cavalier 1.8i Cesaro ------------------------ £12,100
Cavalier V6 2.5i 24v Cesaro --------------- £14,900
Cavalier 1.6i Envoy ------------------------- £10,840
Cavalier 1.7D Envoy ------------------------ £10,670
Cavalier 1.7TD Envoy ---------------------- £11,210
Cavalier 1.6i LS ------------------------------ £11,760
Cavalier 1.6i (E-Drive) LS ------------------ £11,760
Cavalier 1.7TD LS --------------------------- £12,130
Cavalier 1.8i LS ------------------------------ £11,760
Cavalier 2.0i LS ------------------------------ £12,295
Cavalier 1.6i GLS ---------------------------- £12,860
Cavalier 1.7TD GLS ------------------------- £13,230
Cavalier 1.8i GLS ---------------------------- £12,860
Cavalier 2.0i GLS ---------------------------- £13,395
Cavalier 1.7TD CD -------------------------- £15,610
Cavalier 2.0i CD ----------------------------- £15,775
Cavalier 2.5i 24v V6 ------------------------- £16,555
Cavalier 2.0i Diplomat --------------------- £17,820
Cavalier 2.0i Diplomat (Velour) ---------- £17,370
Cavalier 2.5i 24v V6 Diplomat ------------ £19,725
Cavalier 2.5i 24v V6 Diplomat (Velour) - £19,245
Cavalier 2.0i 8v SRi ------------------------- £14,465
Cavalier 2.0i 16v SRi ------------------------ £15,125

Saloon
Cavalier 1.6i E-drive Ethos ---------------- £11,120
Cavalier 1.7TD E-drive Ethos ------------- £11,490
Cavalier 1.8i Colorado --------------------- £11,585
Cavalier 1.8i Cesaro ------------------------ £11,960
Cavalier V6 2.5i 24v Cesaro --------------- £14,760
Cavalier 1.6i Envoy ------------------------- £10,695
Cavalier 1.7D Envoy ------------------------ £10,525
Cavalier 1.7TD Envoy ---------------------- £11,065
Cavalier 1.6i LS ------------------------------ £11,620
Cavalier 1.6i (E-Drive) LS ------------------ £11,620
Cavalier 1.7TD LS --------------------------- £11,990
Cavalier 1.8i LS ------------------------------ £11,620
Cavalier 2.0i LS ------------------------------ £12,155
Cavalier 1.6i GLS ---------------------------- £12,720
Cavalier 1.7TD GLS ------------------------- £13,090
Cavalier 1.8i GLS ---------------------------- £12,720
Cavalier 2.0i GLS ---------------------------- £13,255
Cavalier 1.7TD CD -------------------------- £15,465
Cavalier 2.0i CD ----------------------------- £15,630
Cavalier 2.5i 24v V6 ------------------------- £16,555
Cavalier 2.0i Diplomat --------------------- £17,680
Cavalier 2.0i Diplomat (Velour) ---------- £17,230
Cavalier 2.5i 24v V6 Diplomat ------------ £19,580
Cavalier 2.5i 24v V6 Diplomat (Velour) - £19,130
Cavalier 2.0i 8v SRi ------------------------- £14,325
Cavalier 2.0i 16v SRi ------------------------ £15,985
Cavalier Turbo 4x4 2.0i 16v --------------- £20,395
Cavalier Turbo 4x4 2.0i 16v (cloth)------- £19,945

Optional extras
Front passenger airbag --------------- £295.00
Automatic gearbox -------------------- £754.00
Air conditioning ------------------------ £754.00
Headlamp wash/wipe ---------------- £150.00
Electric front windows --------------- £300.00
Trip computer -------------------------- £310.00
Sliding/tiltable glass sunroof ------ £480.00
Electric operation of sunroof ------- £126.00
Alloy wheels ----------------------------- £310.00
Manual rear suspension levelling -- £120.00
Anti-lock braking system ------------ £880.00
Ultrasonic security system ---------- £163.00
CD 300 stereo radio/CD player ------ £128.00
2-coat metallic paint ------------------ £190.00
2-coat pearlescent paint ------------- £190.00
*All prices include car tax and VAT

Dealer fit ptions & accessories

Alarm systems (from) ----------------- £86.50
Bootliners (from) ----------------------- £49.50
Cargo liners (from) --------------------- £49.95
Childseat (0-9 months baby) -------- £52.50
Childseat (booster cushion) --------- £16.95
Dog guards (from) ---------------------- £42.75
Fire extinguisher (dry powder) ------ £29.95
First aid kit ------------------------------- £12.25
Fuel containers (from) ----------------- £9.95
Fresh air filters --------------------------- £19.25
Carpet mats - full set (from) ---------- £26.25
Rubber mats - full set (from) --------- £29.45
Velour mats - full set (from) ---------- £49.95
Mudflaps - set of four (from) --------- £25.00
Roof racks (from) ----------------------- £74.95
Sunroofs (from) ------------------------- £121.25
Fixed ball tow bars (from) ------------ £74.95
Towing electrics (from) ---------------- £23.75
Towing mirrors (from) ----------------- £7.95
Warning triangle ------------------------ £9.75
Wheel locking kit - set of four -------- £22.95
Wide angle mirror lens (from) ------- £9.95
*All prices include car tax and VAT and do not include fitting charges

May 1995

Hatchback
Cavalier 1.6i concept ------------------- £10,775
Cavalier 1.6i E-drive Envoy ------------ £11,775
Cavalier 1.7D Envoy --------------------- £11,775
Cavalier 1.7TD Envoy ------------------- £12,400
Cavalier 1.8i Expression ---------------- £12,375
Cavalier 1.6i LS --------------------------- £12,825
Cavalier 1.7TD LS ------------------------ £13,450
Cavalier 1.8i LS --------------------------- £12,825
Cavalier 2.0i 16v LS ---------------------- £13,625
Cavalier 1.7TD GLS ---------------------- £14,700
Cavalier 1.8i GLS ------------------------- £14,075
Cavalier 2.0i 16v GLS -------------------- £14,875
Cavalier 2.5i V6 GLS --------------------- £16,520
Cavalier 2.0i 16v SRi --------------------- £15,650
Cavalier 1.7TD CDX ---------------------- £16,500
Cavalier 2.0i 16v CDX -------------------- £17,175
Cavalier 2.5i V6 CDX --------------------- £19,170

Saloon
Cavalier 1.6i concept ------------------- £10,625
Cavalier 1.6i E-drive Envoy ------------ £11,625
Cavalier 1.7D Envoy --------------------- £11,625
Cavalier 1.7TD Envoy ------------------- £12,250
Cavalier 1.8i Expression ---------------- £12,225
Cavalier 1.6i LS --------------------------- £12,675
Cavalier 1.7TD LS ------------------------ £13,300
Cavalier 1.8i LS --------------------------- £12,675
Cavalier 2.0i 16v LS ---------------------- £13,475
Cavalier 1.7TD GLS ---------------------- £14,550
Cavalier 1.8i GLS ------------------------- £13,925
Cavalier 2.0i 16v GLS -------------------- £14,725
Cavalier 2.5i V6 GLS --------------------- £16,370
Cavalier 2.0i 16v SRi --------------------- £15,500
Cavalier 1.7TD CDX ---------------------- £16,350
Cavalier 2.0i 16v CDX -------------------- £17,025
Cavalier 2.5i V6 CDX --------------------- £19,020
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Updated 04/10/2019 with 1989 price list and optional extra costs.
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Updated 14/06/2020 with October 1993 price lists, optional extra costs and dealer fit options & accessories.

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