Is there a dealer installed option to work my ipod through my stereo controls if I don't have I-Drive with Nav?? It would be nice to not have to control the ipod directly. If so, what does it cost?

Yes, about $500 or so installed depending on dealer.

You can get the cable from Europeanautosource.com and install yourself, but I understand that you still have to go into your dealer to activate it, about $50 just for this.

It will display info on the radio and can be controlled through the steering wheel as well.