It has more up to date modern features. On my 2005, an iPod connection required a kit. This one has a cord, plus it can blue tooth new iPod. It seems to work very nicely. There are a few things I will get taken care of. It came with only 1 FOB. That will need to be addressed. Tuesday it goes in for a DSG fluid change as I wanted that done as none of the service records seem to indicate it has been done yet. As the car has 48k it needs to be taken care of asap. I am very impressed with the mileage the computer is telling me, but I am going to do the old paper and pencil one with my next fill.