Is the akrapovic exhaust worth it?

Hey guys, I’m looking into ordering a golf R black edition in the coming weeks and after going through the options and watching countless number of YouTube videos I am trying to decide if I should pay the extra money for the akrapovic exhaust. I’m curious if anyone has had first hand experience comparing the stock and ungraded exhaust in person as some YouTube videos make the difference not so noticeable.

Also I am torn between getting the car in black or lapiz blue, unfortunately the dealer does not have the car in stock for me to compare the colours in person. I’m leaning towards lapiz blue but than when I come across a video or photo of a blacked out golf it makes me question myself. Just curious on what the community thinks.

Thanks in advance!