Amazon is currently offering the CarPlay-friendly AVIC 8100NEX head unit for $859.99, almost 50 percent off its listed price.
The Pioneer AVIC 8100NEX has a MSRP of $1,400, though Amazon lists it for $1,699.99. While still expensive, if you were looking to get your hands on one of Pioneer's more advanced CarPlay units, the sale at $859.99 makes it a little easier.
The 8100NEX, one of a number of new Pioneer CarPlay head units announced last month, features a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen display. In addition to CarPlay, the unit also supports Pioneer's own dashboard system, as well as Google's CarPlay.
For those that don't know, CarPlay allows you to connect your iPhone to your car. To do this, you'll need a device running iOS 7 or later.
As of this writing, there are only four units left in stock, so if you want one at this price, you might want to grab it now.
Reader comments
Grab the CarPlay-friendly Pioneer AVIC 8100NEX for $859 from Amazon
I have the similar 7000 series. CarPlay is awesome. The easiest address entry of any OEM navigation system. The voice controls actually work with Siri
My install company price matched so I got this with full warranty and they deal with any issues that may arise. Agree the voice control and CarPlay may messaging and phone amazingly safe and easy now. Sound is quite nice. Haven't used nav much yet but enjoying learning all the features of this unit.
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I ended up getting the AVH-4000NEX and the reason I like this one more then the others is the fact that I can remove the face of the radio and take it with me to avoid someone from breaking into the car and stealing it. And also it has a 7" screen just like the 8000NEX unlike the 5000, 6000, 7000NEX which only have a 6.2" screen. But all in all they are all great car stereos. I also agree that voice controls on these units using CarPlay are pretty accurate most of the time and more user friendly then using the stereos OEM menus. Now the new stereos from pioneer not only do they offer CarPlay but also Google in the car (forgot what is really called) which is similar to CarPlay but for android phones.
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