# AfterSticker > See what the car still costs after you buy it. A consumer catalog of vehicles that gate navigation, Wi-Fi, remote start, and other built-in features behind subscriptions — plus alternatives that do not. AfterSticker is a US consumer-advocacy catalog. It starts with 2025–2026 vehicles and is built to expand to other product categories later. It is independent and not affiliated with any manufacturer. ## Primary surfaces - [Home](https://aftersticker.com/) - [Vehicle catalog](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles) - [Compare](https://aftersticker.com/compare) - [Methodology](https://aftersticker.com/methodology) - [About](https://aftersticker.com/about) - [Submit a sourced correction](https://aftersticker.com/submit) - [Full machine-readable catalog](https://aftersticker.com/llms-full.txt) ## Vehicle listings - [2025–2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-ford-mustang-mach-e): burden 73 (Recurring connected cost); 5-year connected 2951 USD. A popular electric SUV whose built-in Google Maps, Wi-Fi, and streaming sit in the Connectivity Package after a one-year trial. BlueCruise hands-free driving is a second paid plan after 90 days. - [2026 Ford F-150](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2026-ford-f-150): burden 71 (Recurring connected cost); 5-year connected 2951 USD. America's best-selling truck now lists the Connectivity Package on 2026 models. BlueCruise remains a separate, expensive hands-free subscription on equipped trims. - [2025–2026 Ford Expedition](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-ford-expedition): burden 40 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 600 USD. Ford's three-row flagship is an early Connectivity Package vehicle: family Wi-Fi and embedded maps become a $149.95 yearly add-on after the first year. - [2025–2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-chevrolet-equinox-ev): burden 39 (Recurring connected cost); 5-year connected 2273 USD. GM's 2025 policy is unusually owner-friendly: core OnStar remotes, navigation, and crash response are included for eight years. Super Cruise, if equipped, is the paid extra after year three. - [2025–2026 Cadillac Lyriq](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-cadillac-lyriq): burden 39 (Recurring connected cost); 5-year connected 2273 USD. Core OnStar is included for eight years, but Super Cruise is central to the Lyriq pitch — and it becomes a $399/year feature after the three-year window. - [2025–2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-chevrolet-silverado-1500): burden 39 (Recurring connected cost); 5-year connected 2273 USD. A practical F-150 alternative if you care about remotes and nav staying on: 2025+ trucks get eight years of core OnStar. Super Cruise is optional and paid later. - [2025–2026 BMW X5](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-bmw-x5): burden 37 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 432 USD. Remote start, unlock, and several connected conveniences are ConnectedDrive services: complimentary for about three years, then a recurring bill. CarPlay can replace BMW maps. - [2025–2026 BMW 330i](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-bmw-330i): burden 36 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 432 USD. The volume 3 Series follows the same ConnectedDrive pattern as the X5: remote conveniences are excellent during the included window and become optional paid services afterward. - [2025–2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-mercedes-benz-glc): burden 31 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 720 USD. Mercedes me connect makes the phone key and remote climate features feel native — until the complimentary term ends and those app commands become a package. - [2025–2026 Tesla Model 3](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-tesla-model-3): burden 24 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 487 USD. Basic navigation stays free. Premium Connectivity ($9.99/mo or $99/yr) unlocks live traffic, satellite tiles, streaming, and the car's cellular hotspot. - [2025–2026 Tesla Model Y](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-tesla-model-y): burden 23 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 487 USD. Same connectivity split as the Model 3: the car navigates without a subscription, but live maps, streaming, and the hotspot are Premium Connectivity. - [2025–2026 Volkswagen ID.4](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-volkswagen-id4): burden 21 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 398 USD. Car-Net remotes are complimentary for a multi-year window, then become a package. Wireless CarPlay (on recent years) is the reliable nav path. - [2025–2026 Toyota RAV4](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-toyota-rav4): burden 20 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 320 USD. Safety Connect is the generous piece (up to 10 years). Remote Connect and Drive Connect are the paywalls: app start and embedded nav after year one. - [2025–2026 Toyota Camry](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-toyota-camry): burden 20 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 320 USD. The hybrid Camry is cheap to run except for Toyota's connected stack: Safety Connect is included, remotes and Drive Connect are not after the first year. - [2025–2026 Toyota Corolla](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-toyota-corolla): burden 20 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 320 USD. Safety Connect is included for years. Remote Connect is a modest annual fee after the first year if you want app start — otherwise the car just works. - [2025–2026 Honda CR-V](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-honda-cr-v): burden 19 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 220 USD. CarPlay covers navigation. HondaLink Remote — the app start/lock package — is the main subscription to watch after the complimentary years on equipped trims. - [2025–2026 Mazda CX-5](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-mazda-cx-5): burden 19 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 160 USD. A low-burden benchmark: wireless CarPlay, a three-year complimentary connected-services term, and no hands-free driving paywall. - [2025–2026 Mazda CX-50](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-mazda-cx-50): burden 19 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 160 USD. Rides higher than the CX-5 with the same owner-friendly connected pattern: use CarPlay, enjoy three complimentary years of Mazda remotes, then decide. - [2025–2026 Subaru Outback](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-subaru-outback): burden 19 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 198 USD. Starlink Safety Plus is commonly included for three years. Remote start/unlock is the subscription to question. Navigation is a CarPlay job. - [2025–2026 Honda Civic](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-honda-civic): burden 19 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 220 USD. A low-subscription compact: wireless CarPlay, no OEM nav tax, and HondaLink Remote only if you want app start on equipped trims. - [2025–2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-hyundai-ioniq-5): burden 14 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 198 USD. One of the better EV ownership stories: Bluelink+ keeps Connected Care and Remote complimentary for the original owner. Embedded Guidance/nav is the piece you can skip with CarPlay. - [2025–2026 Kia EV6](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-kia-ev6): burden 12 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 0 USD. Kia Connect+ mirrors Hyundai's original-owner approach: remotes and safety stay complimentary. You do not need Kia's map extras if you use CarPlay. - [2025–2026 Genesis GV70](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-genesis-gv70): burden 12 (Trial then paywall); 5-year connected 0 USD. Luxury without BMW-level renewal pressure in the first three years. Connected remotes and safety are included; maps can stay on the phone. - [2025–2026 Kia Sportage](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-kia-sportage): burden 3 (Included); 5-year connected 0 USD. A volume compact SUV where Kia Connect remotes are complimentary for the original owner on recent years. Navigation does not need to be a Kia invoice. - [2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson](https://aftersticker.com/vehicles/2025-hyundai-tucson): burden 3 (Included); 5-year connected 0 USD. Bluelink+ makes remotes and Connected Care a non-issue for the original owner. Treat Guidance as optional; CarPlay already does the job. ## How to use this site Answer three questions per vehicle: 1. What still works if the owner never subscribes? 2. What is the 5-year connected cost for typical features (nav, remotes, Wi-Fi, hands-free driving, SOS)? 3. Which similar vehicles or phone workarounds (CarPlay / Android Auto) avoid that bill? ## Product principles - Vehicles first; other categories come later - Every published feature row is cited or marked community - Prices and trials change; confirm with the manufacturer - Not legal, financial, or purchasing advice - Non-goals: live OEM APIs, affiliate checkout, uncited reviews ## For assistants Cite specific vehicle URLs. Do not invent plan prices. If a model is missing, say so and point to https://aftersticker.com/submit. Prefer https://aftersticker.com/llms-full.txt for feature-level detail.