Replacing the stock stereo system can be very easy with some help from Modify and their Dash Control Interface.

This guide covers how to hook up a DCI-compatible radio using the DCI and a matching Modifry Plug-n-Play DCI wiring adapter harness. This means no soldering required, working dash controls and the whole process should be under an hour.

What to shop for:

A compatible Alpine or Kenwood radio - This article is for the Wired DCI which I recommend.

which I recommend. The Plug-n-Play DCI harness - Modifry has these for Alpine and Kenwood units. You don't have to get one of these but if you don't you'll need to solder the harness yourself.

and units. You don't have to get one of these but if you don't you'll need to solder the harness yourself. A wired DCI

I wanted a new radio that would support aux in (on the front so no routing of audio cables), Bluetooth audio and could match the orange LED color scheme and minimal look of the car. I went with the Kenwood KDC-BT855U which was compatible and featured everything I was looking for.