Looking for car radio.what do I need to get?

Fiance' has a 2008 Chevy Trailblazer SS and it doesn't have a MP3 port in it, so I can't play my music from my Iphone in his vehicle. I want to get him a radio that can do this. He has an alarm on his vehicle, is this going to present a problem? What kind of radio should I go with? If I buy from a certain company (like Stereo Designs) will they put it in for us? Sorry for all the questions and thanks for your help. Any other info you can give me would be awesome!

You will need a stereo with the features you want, a mounting kit and wiring kit for a 2008 trailblazer (sometimes sold together, sometimes separately). All are easy to find. Most name brands stereos, such as Pioneer, Sony, etc. Will match the sound quality of your fiance's trailblazer radio. I do not think the alarm has anything special to do with the radio.

Dash Kit: Metra: 99-2003
Harness: GMOS-04 for bose systems. GMOS-01 if not(neither of these are cheap but are needed)
Steering Wheel Control Interface: ASWC Interface(only if you have them)
Antenna Adaptor: 40-GM10
Just those parts would be around 147.97 with out tax and no radio.
Radio: Any radio with Aux or USB. Bluetooth is if you want(hands free phone calls and bluetooth music to radio with no wires).
Follow all directions in manuals.

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