Ipod Hookup Options on Base 06' Stereo

Hello,

New poster and new Prius owner here I Recently purchased a used 06' Prius and I am trying to figure out what my options are for hooking up my Ipod.

I've browsed through the forums and have seen similar threads, but I am unable to find exactly what I'm looking for. (if you can show me something I missed that works too, but I definitely appreciate your thoughts!)

I am unsure which Prius package my car is. It is an 06' w/ leather seats, but surprisingly it seems to have the base stereo with no aux spot in the center console (only the lighter/power supply). Am I completely missing something here, or was this just an option that wasn't part of the leather seat package?

Ideally I would like my Ipod to be integrated with the screen display as well as the steering wheel controls. I have heard about the DICE units and it sounds like they would do the trick, however my local installer isn't familiar with them. Alternatively, does the base stereo have a spot that I could do an Aux-in on it, or should I just upgrade the stereo? The installers made it sound like they wouldn't be able to add an Aux cable since my stereo doesn't have a "SAT/AUX" button.

They suggested hard wiring some kind of FM Modulator (not the cheap portable kind) - they said it would sound as good as my best FM channel.. which does not appeal to me. I would highly prefer at least CD quality sound.

Budget is kind of limited to the $200-300 range, but the installer quoted a new head unit//aux/install/ at like $400-450. Reputable car audio dealer/installer in southern Maine - not many others in the area to get quotes from or work done at. There is always Best Buy... but yeah...

Any thoughts or suggestions?