Help me plan out a HU install

[JoeK 10+ year member]

I went to a vary of local audio shops, it seems the median price for a HU install for my vehicle is $250-350 installed, i only have a quote of one place here on hand.. $328.60

Anywho, i wanted to get some opinions on everything i would need for an install in my 2003 Pontiac Bonneville with ONSTAR(required to retain) and non amplifier radio system

Only thing i have picked out is the required harness at the lowest price i can find:

Metra GMOS-05 $70

HU i had in mind was the kenwood KDC-x396 @ $130, that already brings me to $200

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[gckless 5,000+ posts]

I don't know exactly how ONSTAR incorporates into the stock radio, but $330 is way high for a HU install.

 

[TFD 10+ year member]

So they are charging you $125 to install it? Keep looking or find a mate to help ya

 

[Chriszle 10+ year member]

You will also need the dash kit as well.

 

[knotdrummer88 10+ year member]

while your at it just chop off yor right arm and give it to them...but seriously, thats crazy high. I would say do it yourself, and find someone on here who has installed a HU on a car with on star. If not here, Im sure there has to be write ups on it somewhere else on the interwebz

 

[TFD 10+ year member]

^^^ what he said.