IMO, it was worth the $$$. I love the way it sounds. It sounds as if it is going to suck the hood in,lol. The look of the MOPAR CAI is also worth the $$$. I have had K&N CAI on other vehicles and it does seem like it runs a slight better, at the very least it has not hurt the MPG's. I have plans on going with an exhaust upgrade sometime in the near future. That will also enhance the sounds. So, IMO I would spend, or save up to spend the extra, but that is just my 2 cents. Hope it helps, good luck.