Jeff, I have the same boat as you and I just swapped out my stock Kenwood stuff.

Here is what I went with and everything works great for what I wanted (iPod and new remote).

Sony Head Unit w/ iPod:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-CDXM10-Ma...4378531&sr=8-1

Sony Wired Remote:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-RMX11M-2-...ref=pd_sim_e_2

So for about $150 you have what you need.

Cody