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Old 03-06-2011, 10:24 AM
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Hi Kial,

The Nav +4 is formally the UMI?, did you have it installed at the dealer, what was the final cost, I'm curious, I'm in Canada also and the dealers around here are asking $1895.00 + install. From what I read above NickCats had some major issues with the install at his dealer. Did you have any issues, how long was the car in?
Here is a link for a post I made with a short video of my Nav + 4.

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/audi...ml#post4512093
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I actually bought the NAV +4 with my 2011 C300. I had to special order my car for the nav+4 option but I finally got it and its great for the price at least. The screen is a bit small but it works. The nav is not the best in the world and a bit complicated but its good for dirctions only. Doesnt tell you eta or miles to dest. But it gives traffic info and speed limits. Also love the UMI system. My iPhone plugs right in and I can see everything using the instrument cluster or the command.
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I actually bought the NAV +4 with my 2011 C300. I had to special order my car for the nav+4 option but I finally got it and its great for the price at least. The screen is a bit small but it works. The nav is not the best in the world and a bit complicated but its good for dirctions only. Doesnt tell you eta or miles to dest. But it gives traffic info and speed limits. Also love the UMI system. My iPhone plugs right in and I can see everything using the instrument cluster or the command.
Yes it does show distance to destination and ETA and the current street, you just need to go to settings. On the MFD it gives more detail besides the info on the map.
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what is the price of the nav +4?? and is it only available thru the dealership??
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what is the price of the nav +4?? and is it only available thru the dealership??
I suspect only a dealer and you need to ask about the prices sometimes they have specials. Plan for about $2000 including tax.
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wow thats pretty steep... was figuring around $1000
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wow thats pretty steep... was figuring around $1000
I agree it is very pricey but after it is in and it works perfectly with your MB system you tend to forget about it. Should be standard on all C Class but it is not. That's life.
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does it fix the low quality sound on the ipod connector??
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does it fix the low quality sound on the ipod connector??
It does not change the sound. Speaking of sound I got the Blurtooth streaming to work. 2 problems, 1 you cannot see the tracks on the car's display, it just says streaming and it disconnects the Bluetooth connect from the phone. You have to choose one or the other, phone or music. Also you need to make sure the volume is up on the phone or turn up the volume on the dash. I use the hard connected iPod/USB.
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That sucks that was one of the functions that I wished they wouldve enhanced is it just the cable that sucks or the inlet going into the unit?I wish they had made a better iPod solution
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It does not change the sound. Speaking of sound I got the Blurtooth streaming to work. 2 problems, 1 you cannot see the tracks on the car's display, it just says streaming and it disconnects the Bluetooth connect from the phone. You have to choose one or the other, phone or music. Also you need to make sure the volume is up on the phone or turn up the volume on the dash. I use the hard connected iPod/USB.
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Nav+4 will allow you to control your ipod from the main display (unlike regular ipod kit where you have to use instrument cluster to navigate ipod menu)
Price has come down from about $1,900-$2,000 installed when it first introduced back in Spring of 09 to around $1,500-$1,600 now
Sound quality is better than the regular ipod kit, you can even turn up volume so ipod playback is louder and close to the same level from radio
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Nav+4 will allow you to control your ipod from the main display (unlike regular ipod kit where you have to use instrument cluster to navigate ipod menu)
Price has come down from about $1,900-$2,000 installed when it first introduced back in Spring of 09 to around $1,500-$1,600 now
Sound quality is better than the regular ipod kit, you can even turn up volume so ipod playback is louder and close to the same level from radio
That is correct. With the iPod and USB the Song/Artist/Album is displayed (if on the original file) and just the Song can be displayed on the MFD to can change tracks from the Steering wheel. I think the iPod connector is just fine and I am happy with the sound, but then again I have 256 or higher bit rate on my songs, not the 128 with most mp3's. Also, with the iPod it does not matter the format, AAC, AIFF, MP3 but the USB must be MP3.
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I recently had mine installed and the boot-up screen shows "Navigation 20" Is this the latest software version? How can i tell?
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Map update version?

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I recently had mine installed and the boot-up screen shows "Navigation 20" Is this the latest software version? How can i tell?
Chris, Nav 20 is just the Audio 20 replacement, I do not believe it is the Map version. I cannot figure out the map version as well. Guess I will call next week to find out also. You should also see UMI when you have the lid open and you start the car. If someone knows maybe they can help?

Still love mine. . Bruce
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Chris, Nav 20 is just the Audio 20 replacement, I do not believe it is the Map version. I cannot figure out the map version as well. Guess I will call next week to find out also. You should also see UMI when you have the lid open and you start the car. If someone knows maybe they can help?

Still love mine. . Bruce
For sure I have the maps. @ boot-up i see "Navigation 20" no "UMI" or "NAV+4".

I am happy with it, just want to know if i have the latest software.
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Originally Posted by ChrisB.
For sure I have the maps. @ boot-up i see "Navigation 20" no "UMI" or "NAV+4".

I am happy with it, just want to know if i have the latest software.
Chris, you may have a newer version of the software. Check this out:
http://www.mercedes-benz-accessories.com/content/mba/mpc/mpc_mba_website/en/mpc_home/mba/home/news_information/archive/navigation_20.0002.html

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Chris, you may have a newer version of the software. Check this out:
http://www.mercedes-benz-accessories...n_20.0002.html

Bruce
Thanks for the link!
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Originally Posted by justthinking
if what you need is to enable the instrument cluster menu..i have the procedure in pdf..
I I get that PDF from you? i am about to install the UMI myself but did not know how to get the cluster done.

I will PM you.

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NAV+4 PDF

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I I get that PDF from you? i am about to install the UMI myself but did not know how to get the cluster done.

I will PM you.

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I have the PDF, send me your e-mail and I will send it to you. It is 2.5mb and is bigger than allowed in the forum.

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I have the PDF, send me your e-mail and I will send it to you. It is 2.5mb and is bigger than allowed in the forum.

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Just sent you an email--thx!
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I know im a newb in this area but here it goes anyway. Whats the pros and cons of nav +4 or buying a command and doing the retrofit, you can get commands on ebay for about 700-900 dlls plus the retrofit kit $500 more, and from what i learned at the dealer the nav +4 here in texas is sold for $1700 + install. Please advise
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Christian -- which dealership in Texas quoted you that price? I'm interested in installing the UMI, as well. I'm in the DFW area. Thanks.
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I know im a newb in this area but here it goes anyway. Whats the pros and cons of nav +4 or buying a command and doing the retrofit, you can get commands on ebay for about 700-900 dlls plus the retrofit kit $500 more, and from what i learned at the dealer the nav +4 here in texas is sold for $1700 + install. Please advise
-if you can get the Command from the factory it is best as you then get voice control but as a retrofit the Nav 4 is great and works perfectly. Get the best price you can.
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Originally Posted by RiesenWachter
Christian -- which dealership in Texas quoted you that price? I'm interested in installing the UMI, as well. I'm in the DFW area. Thanks.
Waayyy down south Texas, the dealer close to here is Mercedes Benz of San Juan (956) 787-4400 the parts guy didn't even know what i ws talking about but after looking at some manual or talking to somebody he gave me that price, his name is Miguel i Believe. I think that if the price is better they could actually ship it to you for next to nothing.Please let me know if you get a better price also.
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Originally Posted by Christian75
Waayyy down south Texas, the dealer close to here is Mercedes Benz of San Juan (956) 787-4400 the parts guy didn't even know what i ws talking about but after looking at some manual or talking to somebody he gave me that price, his name is Miguel i Believe. I think that if the price is better they could actually ship it to you for next to nothing.Please let me know if you get a better price also.

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