Bluetooth and iPhone/iPod/AUX Kits for Acura MDX 2005-2006
GTA Car Kit for Acura MDX 2005 and 2006 is all you need to integrate your smartphone, tablet or mp3 player with your stock car stereo system.
We offer iPod/iPhone/iPad/AUX Wired kit with Bluetooth Extension port and Pure Bluetooth with AUX. Please refer to the table below to find detailed comparison between these two products.
We offer iPod/iPhone/iPad/AUX Wired kit with Bluetooth Extension port and Pure Bluetooth with AUX. Please refer to the table below to find detailed comparison between these two products.
INSTALLATION VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS
Installation video for Acura MDX 2005-2006
Disclaimer: install at your own risk
GTA Car Kits is not responsible and should not be liable for any damages caused to you or your vehicle during installation of the kit. All installation videos on this website and GTA Car Kit's YouTube channel provided as a reference only. If you don't feel comfortable with DIY installation - please contact a car audio professional in your local area.
Product Comparison: iPod/iPhone/iPad/AUX Wired VS Pure Bluetooth
| Feature | iPod/iPhone/iPad/AUX Wired | Pure Bluetooth with AUX |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Streaming | Audio Streaming Through Apple 30-pin connector or AUX 3.5mm cables. If you have newer Apple device - use 30pin to lightning adapter Optional Bluetooth Extension (sold separately) allows to stream audio wirelessly. | Audio Streaming Wirelessly through Bluetooth or through AUX 3.5mm cable |
| Track Switching | Track Switching From car stereo controls or steering wheel (iPod/iPhone/iPad only). Note: wireless streaming through Bluetooth Extension does not support switching tracks via car stereo controls. | Track Switching From car stereo controls and/or steering wheel for Bluetooth paired devices including iPhone and Android phones. |
| Sound Quality | Sound Quality CD quality or better | Sound Quality CD quality or better |
| Hands-free calling | Hands-free calling Requires Bluetooth Extension (sold separately) | Hands-free calling Supported. Receive calls and hang-up the phone via car stereo controls. |
| Charging | Charging Supported via Apple 30pin cable (only works with Apple products)Charging output: 5V 1A | Charging Built-in USB charging port (charging cable not included in the kit)Charging output: 5V 1A |
| Kit Installation | Kit Installation Installation requires the removal of the stock radio and connecting the kit at the back via open external CD-changer port. Apple and AUX cables have to be wired outside. If installing Bluetooth Extension (sold separately) - microphone has to be wired as close to the driver's mouth as possible (preferably to A-pillar). | Kit Installation Installation requires the removal of the stock radio and connecting the kit at the back via open external CD-changer port. AUX Cable and optional Charging Cable have to be wired outside. Microphone has to be wired as close to the driver's mouth as possible (preferably to A-pillar). |
| Supported devices | Supported devices - All iPods, iPhones and iPads are supported. Earlier Apple devices require 30-pin Apple cable - AUX cable lets you connect any device with a 3.5mm jack - Bluetooth Extension (sold separately) supports any bluetooth-enabled device including Apple, Android, Windows and Blackberry phones and tablets | Supported devices - Any bluetooth-enabled device including Apple, Android, Windows and Blackberry phones and tablets- AUX cable lets you connect any device with a 3.5mm jack |
| Kit content | Kit content - Vehicle Specific Harness- Main Module - Apple 30-pin Cable - AUX cable - Splitter Y cable (only when XM or Navigation stereo type is selected) | Kit content - Vehicle Specific Harness- Main Module - AUX cable - Bluetooth Microphone - Splitter Y cable (only when XM or Navigation stereo type is selected) |
| Price | Price Starts at $84.99 USD | Price Starts at $139.99 USD |
Peter Park –
This is 10 year review of owning this product on 2006 Acura MDX. After 10 years of working great and providing crystal clear audio, it stopped working. I contacted GTA support and followed their suggestions in troubleshooting. The problem was with 30pin to lightning adapter. The apple adapter I had went bad after 10 years. However the GTA kit works great still after 10 years! I highly recommend this kit to anyone who wants great audio at fraction of cost of replacing it to the latest apple carplay radio. You just need to source 30 pin to lightning adapter if you have latest apple iPhone
Nathan –
I did quite a bit of research for my 2005 Acura MDX. I ended up buying the regular AUX from GTA Car Kits because of how reliable they were and their professionalism.
Being able to match the needs of many different cars very specifically must tell you that they are experts at this. Their customer service is exceptional. I had questions and each one received a response in under 10 minutes. In addition, shipping was very quick! I live in the US, and I ordered my kit on a Thursday which was processed and shipped on Friday and then I received it on Monday, four days after ordering.
Installation was easy and the provided video was an excellent guide. It took 30 minutes and all I used was a flat head screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver. I ran the wires through the glove box just like they said I could and it works perfectly. There was also enough space to keep everything behind the radio.
The AUX cord is a TRS (left, right, ground) configuration which means it is not mono audio. Instead, it works without flaw for those songs that utilize differing left and right audio. This also means it works for CTIA and OMTP. I have an iPhone 6. The only steering wheel control that works is the volume control which controls the car audio. Volume can also be controlled via my iPhone (which controls the phone’s audio volume not the car volume). The volume wheel was also the only thing that worked from the radio.
The quality is as advertised if not better due to the left and right audio. I had no issues with sound quality while driving no matter how fast I drove.
Would recommend!
John from Portland, USA –
“I just wanted to write you a quick review of my GTA Car Kit. It just arrived in the mail today (ordered three days ago), and installation in my 2005 Acura MDX took about 20 minutes with the help of your video. My wife bought me an FM transmitter for Christmas, and it worked very poorly due to the number of radio stations in Portland.
I did extensive research prior to ordering, and decided to go with the GTA Car Kit because: 1) It seemed to integrate with the existing stereo/nav unit more seamlessly than any of your competitors. 2) The resume feature is very appealing and works flawlessly. 3) The unit charges my phone while plugged in. 4) The video makes the installation process a breeze. FYI – I don’t have an experience with taking apart anything in cars, but felt very confident through every step in the process after watching the video. 5) Your website is very helpful.
I also called prior to ordering to ensure that I could speak to an actual human, and was pleased that the person answering the phone was extremely knowledgable and was easily able to answer all of my questions.
The unit works great. I’ve used it with the iPod, Spotify, Pandora, and all worked beautifully and resumed each time i returned to the car. I am very satisfied. Thank you!”
Michael from Camarillo, California, USA –
“Before purchasing GTA Car Kit I tried an FM transmitter and returned it due to poor quality of audio.
Shipping from GTA Car kits was very fast – received the kit in three days.
The installation was easy. I viewed the video before I purchased the kit and it drove my purchase decision. I viewed it again when installing to make sure I was following all of the steps. I was able to install in 30 minutes. I purchased a small nail puller to remove the radio bezel from the car, although I could have done with a small screwdriver.
I am using an old iPod Nano, and iPhone 3GS. Both work great. I ran the iPod cable out the bezel below the aux power port below the radio so the iPod is easily accessible while driving. I will probably move it to the glove box.
I like how easy GTA Car Kit integrates into the factory radio, plus it charges the iPod.
I have already recommended this product to my friends. This is a good value.”