Advise on media receiver

[Pedroc]

Wondering if someone who knows a little more than myself can give me some advise regarding a media reciever for the mrs RAV4. I got her a Sony XAVAX1000 with Apple CarPlay, but am now wondering if this was a bad choice? I’ve enquired about installation, and been advised it will be somewhere between $300-$400. Now I’m wondering have I really just paid for the ‘Apple’ tag being attached to this unit, or is it worth the $400(reduced from $550) paid for it?

Are there better options out there in the same price range, or is this a decent purchase?

If there is something notably better I will return this one and try again as it’s still new in the box.

Any advise/help much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Pedroc

[KiwiRS4T]

You can get cheaper units (and more expensive ones - yours looks ok) but it sounds like you are more concerned about the cost of installation. It might be cheaper if you had a unit with a RAV4 installation kit. If you can't install it yourself you are better to go round a few shops and ask for an installed price (they supply unit and install it). Or just bite the bullet and pay to get yours installed.

[junkie]

there arent many cheaper options with apple carplay or android auto, unless you go for actual android head units from china. so yes the price is pretty good

[niZmO_Man]

Price is pretty good, remember you are paying Apple for the privilege of using CarPlay.

How old is the Rav4? It may require extra stuff like surrounds, harnesses etc (e.g. hook up steering wheel controls).

I say research installing it yourself then think about tackling it or paying a shop to do it (I'd do it myself).