In some cases, you cannot get a navigation system unless you choose one of the more expensive trim levels. But in many cases, automakers bundle navigation with other accessories and call it a "Tech" or "Premium" package, which can cost more than $4,000 in some luxury vehicles. A la carte navigation systems start around $500 in new cars. After three to five years, used-car shoppers are less interested in high-tech features, especially if they look dated and lack the capabilities of tech in newer cars, according to Edmunds analysts.Ĭost: Prices for factory navigation are all over the map, and there doesn't seem to be any logic to them. Resale value: Factory navigation systems may improve a car's resale value but only for a short time.
Thieves will have a much harder time stealing a factory navigation system than a smartphone or a portable unit that's stuck to the windshield with a suction cup. Theft resistant: A portable navigation system can draw the attention of thieves. Extended warranties might or might not include the navigation system.
If anything goes wrong with the system, you can take it to any factory dealership for a free repair within the warranty period. Warranty coverage: Since the factory navigation system is part of the vehicle, it is covered by the bumper-to-bumper warranty. They're especially handy for those who frequently travel to places with limited cellphone service. This means that you can use such factory features as voice activation and other interface methods such as control knobs or on-screen buttons.īetter GPS signal: In-car navigation systems are satellite-based and should always have a signal, even in the most remote of places. These systems typically have larger screens that are mounted in well-thought-out locations and are designed to work seamlessly with the vehicle. Find out more about our advertising opportunities.Integration: The factory-installed navigation system will appeal to the car buyer who likes a clean, high-tech, integrated look. Advertise Advertising on is well-targeted, has unique benefits, and is highly successful. Looking for something lighter? Read our funny complaints to see people who found humor in a bad situation. Vehicle Problems Find out what cars to avoid, view the latest problem trends, or keep up-to-date with the most recently reported problems. Contact us with any comments or concerns.
Had it in service three times before dealer contacted Ford direct and they told them no fix available. Even the local Ford dealership quoted these tires for me. WHY? No good answer given! I can buy a cheap $100.00 dash mount one and it works fine so why do they work with tire rotation? FORD HAS NO ANSWER but dealership changes factory tires all the time so I'm not the only one. They claim the Navigation system works with satellite and tire rotation. NOW NAVIGATION is OFF and FORD SAYS THAT IT CANNOT BE FIXED. NOT MUCH AVAILABLE in 22" so I had quoted two tires and I elected to go 30545/22" Nitto Terra Grappler. I drive in and out of construction sites with mud, rain, and snow so I needed a more aggressive tire. 29,000 miles from the factory Pirelli Scorpion 275/45/22" tires, which wore out. I spent a lot of extra money to get the navigation system with large dash display. Navigation system in Ford F150 will not work if you change tires from what was originally put on at factory.