I have the cheaper alpine installed i can check the owners manual to see if it says it will work with the iphone (which gen). I like it. its a good radio. 9886m. I like the ida 100 better but was unable to buy one except online and i absolultly wont buy it until i could see what it would look like in the car. the 9886m looks good. There are some things that I am not satisfied with though. I shouldnt have to buy a hd radio tuner. I think that should come standard on a 350. unit. Pisses me off not to see what artist is playing on the radio. Also I have to pay 150 for the bluetooth. but i think it would be the same on either one that you buy. I think you replied on my thread about the install so i am assuming you saw the pictures, and saw what paint i used for the bezel.
Either way though i think they put out about the same sound which is a step up from the stock system.