Is that actually what they have now done ? Removed the Structure born sound actuator (SBSA), pretended it was never fitted as standard, then charge £255 for the privilege of fitting it back on ?
Even with VW's ineptitude, I can't really see them being this stupid. Also, if you look on the configurator it says:
"This sound generator enhances the aural sensation for the driver and other passengers. In 'Sport' mode (using the Driver Profile Selector) there is an additional acoustic emphasis to the sound of the engine inside the car, with no additional noise externally."
Which to me reads like its the SBSA only, and yet when you look at the price list it says:
"Exhaust sound actuator for selected driver profile. Comfort sound – Normal and Eco mode, ‘Deep Sporty sound’ – Sport mode."
Using the word "Exhaust" at the beginning leads you to believe that it is in fact the external sound actuator not the internal one, which would make more sense and is in line with what you get with the package on the continent.
Seems to be a classic case (again), that VW just don't know exactly what they are selling !