C43_01

Hey all, looking at potentially trading in my 2014 Audi S5 Coupe for a 2019 C43 Sedan. I test drove a Lunar Blue one last weekend. I had a question regarding the exhaust system. This car had a loud exhaust system that could be turned louder with a push of a button in the center console. The window sticker didn't say anything about any exhaust option on the car. However, when I go build the car on MBUSA.com, it says the car comes standard with the Sport Exhaust and there is an option for a $1250 AMG Peformance exhaust. My question is, the exhaust on the C43 I drove was very loud and sounded like a performance exhaust. I'm wondering if the car has just a standard sport exhaust or the performance exhaust system and the dealer forget to list it on the the options list. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for any and all help!

SoCalC55

If the car has the PE button (Button below the volume knob) then it 100% has the Performance Exhaust.

Not sure why it wouldn't be on the window sticker

https://img-ik.cars.co.za/images/201...Merc-C43-6.JPG

RogueDPS

I just got into a 2019 C43 (Lunar Blue) from a 2016 S5. How's that for coincidence?

I opted for the performance exhaust. When in "normal" mode it's already pretty substantially louder than was the exhaust on my S5. It's easy for me to understand how you might think the car had the performance exhaust. Putting it into "wake the neighbors" mode kicks it up substantially.

On the build sheet, the performance exhaust is listed as "U78 AMG Performance Exhaust System."

C43_01

Ah ok yea this had the button. But here is the link to the car. You will see picture #20 has the button in the console. It's weird that they dont list it under features.

https://www.hendrickmotorsofcharlott...ef1b57688b.htm

C43_01

That's awesome! How do you like the car? How is the build quality of the car compared to the S5? Typically I have seen people praise Audis for their build quality but I've had my fair share of rattles and creaks in my S5.

SoCalC55

Check out the dealer MSRP sheet, its listed
https://www.ipacket.info/55SWF6EB4KU294138#MSRP

Car has the following options:
890 Lunar Blue Metallic $720
H84 AMG Silver Fiberglass Trim $975
RSU 19" AMG Twin 5-Spoke Wheels $850
U78 AMG Performance Exhaust System $1,250
355 SD-Card Navigation Pre-wiring $200
463 Head-Up Display $990
464 12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster $750
555 AMG Performance Seats $2,500
810 Burmester® Surround Sound System $850
877 64-Color Ambient Lighting $310
897 Inductive Wireless Charging & NFC Pairing $170

C43_01

Ah yes you are correct! Thanks for your help. I do know this car does not have the full command nab system. Is the garmin nav any good? Does anyone have that one?

Tirgoman

I have a 2019 C43 Sedan with the MB SD card nav, only thing to remember is you need the card which comes from the dealer parts Dept, it's $650 so try to work it into the deal. It does everything the Multimedia nav does and in my opinion better. I love the Live Traffic and on the new wide screen shows more. Save a bunch of money over the fancy multimedia option.

Tirgoman

PS, and the nav info will show up on the HUD

RogueDPS

The build quality of the S5 was spot on. I haven’t had the C43 long enough to compare, but looking good so far.

Honestly, I probably would have gotten another S5 if Audi hadn’t ruined it. Yanking the supercharger for the single turbo was a mistake, as was downgrading the transmission. They claim it’s more powerful now but it sure doesn’t feel like it. The new S5 drives like it weighs 1500 lbs more the the prior gen.

But I’m glad I made the transition. As much as I loved the 2016, the AMG is really putting a smile on face.

Abyssul

I hope to see you driving it around Charlotte! I have a 2017 Lunar Blue as well with a C43 vanity plate.

C43_01

Yea same though, the new c43s, the dealers dont seem to be budging too much on price. Loved the Lunar Blue C43 I test drove but we will see.

C43_01

Yea agreed. The new S5 just dont like right from the front. And the 8 speed generic ZF auto they put in there with the turbo instead of a supercharger have taken the 2 reasons away, that I bought my 2014 S5 for. Such a shame cose I love Audis, but I really havent cared for the new A6,A7 either with the full touch screen instead of the MMI. Anyway, maybe ill be driving the C43 soon!

alexasa

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I was able to negotiate MSRP at 400 over invoice. Something like a 10% discount. They lease well too.

C43_01

Do these cars come standard with the rear back-up sensor along with the rear camera?

Tirgoman

Yes and No. The rear back up camera is standard as required by Fed law. No back up sensors though. There are 2 places in the lower rear valance that appear to be sensors but the is where they mount them if you get the parking package. There are aftermarket sensors available that you could pop into those locations but with the camera I'm not sure why you'd need them. On the factory parking package they are also on the front and all four corners of the car. The 360 surround vision is very cool and I wish I had it but took the one with everything else except that to get as close to what I wanted. I did mount a camera on the front because I sure don't want to tear up the lower front spoiler on a curb stop or curb.

C43_01

Ah ok. Interesting. Thanks for the information though!