Best car stereo head units under $300 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Researched by Deal.ai's shopping agent across stores on November 1, 2026. Prices below are today's.
Top pick: Sony XAV-AX3200. The one I'd fit in most cars — a proper double-DIN chassis from a brand with long-term firmware and parts support, wired CarPlay and Android Auto, rear-camera input, and the strongest owner ratings of the group.
Who the others suit:
- Dual XDCPA10BT — the budget route if you mainly want CarPlay/Android Auto on a 7-inch screen and can live with basic sound.
- Power Acoustik CPAA-70MW — wireless CarPlay/Android Auto without paying wireless money; screen is only 800x480.
- Soundstream VRCPAA-70MW — capacitive touch and a clean ISO 2-DIN fit for a tidy install.
- Dual DCPA723W — cheapest way to get both systems, but the weakest amp section.
Skip the Pioneer DMH-241EX and the BOSS BVCP9700A here: neither does CarPlay or Android Auto.
The picks
- #1
Sony XAV-AX3200 6.95" Media Receiver with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DIN Size: Double DIN
- Rear Facing Camera Support: Yes
- Vehicle Compatibility: 08-12 Kia Optima
