Car Stereo System

Hi Forum Members!
First time post here.
I am overwhelmed by the number of different Car Stereo Systems  there are to buy in the world.
I am looking to surprise my mom with a new Car Stereo System for her 2006(?) Chevy Malibu.
My mom does not own an iphone or any apple product.
All I need is a Stereo that has BlueTooth Connectivity, built in Microphone to use with the BlueTooth for hands free calling,
and it needs an FM/AM Receiver, my mom does not listen to satellite radio
If you can point me in the right direction, that would help out a lot. 
and also to any dashboard adapters i might need to help install it into her car
Thank you 

The Kenwood KDC-BT648U (last year's model...still available on website?), KDC-BT652U (This year's model...in stores but not on website...link points to Kenwood's info) and Sony's MEXBT3000P (also in stores but not on website....link points to Sony's product page) are great places to start.  Those are models that have a microphone built in, but there are several more available that have an external microphone for better hands free performance.  The question of adapters needed is kind of tricky if it is a Malibu in that year range.  The parts required can range in price dependent upon the options the car has.  If it has the information center that is built into the radio, then the dash kit is $199.99 and you would also need an antenna adapter.  If the information center is on a separate part of the dash then the dash kit is a more affordable @ $19.99 but would also require a wire harness that is $88.99 and would also need the antenna adapter.
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