I have a 2007 accord hybrid, with gps navigation and voice assist. I have checked the pac-audio and usa-spec websites for ipod and bluetooth solutions and they run on the websites from $75-$150.

I then decided to call a local usa-spec dealer here in san antonio and they estimated the cost of the parts at $310 then an additional 60 to install. I was quoted at 150 for the auxiliary parts and 150-160 additional for the blutooth. The guy said that the auxiliary parts have to be installed to install the bluetooth.

I was under the impression that this was going to cost 150-200. Is the local dealer taking me for a ride?

On the pac-audio website there is a "bluetooth & cell-phone integration kit" for 79.95!
Pac-Audio.com Product Details | iPod Integration for your car and More by Pac-Audio - Connecting you to the future

Is this all I would need? What should I read before attempting to do it myself?

Thanks in advance!

PS im new to this forum so links to related archived material would be appreciated!

 

Product Description

• Kit includes:
  
  • Vehicle specific harness
  • HFS Speaker Switcher
  • PPAPAR Parrot adapter
  Designed to be plug-n-play with the following Bluetooth kits:
  
  • Parrot
    • CK3100
    • CK3200
    • CK3300
    • CK3400
    • CK3500
  • Motorola
    • IHF1000
    • IHF1700
  Can also be hardwired to any aftermarket Bluetooth kit equipped with a mute trigger and a high level audio output.

Product Features

• Plug-and-play into the OEM radio harness, keeping the factory wiring in tact
• Provides audio switching for up to 4 channels
• Phone kit audio plays through the vehicle’s front speakers

 

Your dealer knows what they are doing.

 

the $60 charge is for 1 hour of installation. it will likely take you 4 hours. so it's a matter of what your time is worth and if you want to buy online to save money.

certainly, you can get the bluetooth adapter cheaper online.