Naw CarPlay and Android Auto are on the base package as well.
That is the main feature that I live Ford's NAV for., that and the look of the map. I tried both WAZE and Google on our last trip but don't like either one. I may have to change my order and add the better NAV for 700 or 800 bucks
That's the way I understand it and I think Connected Built in NAV is about $700 extra as an add on to the High package..
Those won't do you any good if you drive out of cell phone range. That said, I didn't want all the bells and whistles that came with nav in my Jeep, so I didn't get it and I just use car play all the time with no issues. I also often use car play for nav in my wife's pacifica because I like being able to map the route before I get in the car.
Ford has been absolutely horrible about clearly explaining these features. They are terribly named, very little detail is provided about the features/tech included in each, and Ford doesn't provide any up-front information about continuing the subscription after the trial period. Also no info on how these options interact with the off-road/trail maps in the Bronco.I've been getting the emails about my trial running out, so I decided to look this up.
Honestly I really like the connected navigation, it seems to route quickly and never has any hiccups like when my phone decides it wants to just drop the bluetooth connection. It will also pickup the route again if I make a quick pit-stop.
Having said that, I don't think it's worth $7/mo. I already pay enough in subscriptions including for a cell phone with a data connection. Paying more for a car that clearly already has a GPS receiver built in is a slap in the face. Also another way for Ford to f**k the peasants who don't shell out for OBX and up with high package. "You want this feature? You'll have to spend $5k to go up a trim level, for the chance to spend $3k on the package it's baked into"
(I'm still upset BD can't get heated seats with the 7MT).
Here's Ford's breakdown of the differences.
Ok, that makes more sense. Maybe I’ll have a reason for a TOMTOM after all. Probably still never happen. But anyways, yeah Ford is definitely charging extra for a number of very basic features that have been around for years. As if Power windows and Locks are suddenly a premium feature.
Don’t give them any ideas…
I'm thinking the connected Nav uses the vehicle's cell connection for everything and the GPS just for location. That would explain why you need a subscription to use it, and why the trial is only 90 days.
I don't like Android auto, Google maps or Waze
That was kinda what I was expecting as well, especially based on their naming conventions. But the breakdown posted here clearly states that both the Connected and Connected Built-In options provide navigation in cellular dead zones, which leads me to believe that both incorporate an actual GPS receiver.
Based on this breakdown, I think the "built-in" component is essentially on-board route-finding and search capabilities. Basically, it includes on-board software for route-finding and maintains an on-board copy of maps/locations. The Connected version would be completely reliant on and outside source to provide search results and destination routing. The Connected Built-In is capable of destination routing (and likely searching the on-board database) without a subscription. That's conjecture, but seems to align with those descriptions from Ford.
