I can't say with certainty that there's a cause-effect relationship, but a complaint about inaccurate maps MAY lead to a free update.

I filled out a customer survey from Jeep and complained about the inaccurate/outdated maps of the 730N. A couple of months later, a free map update DVD from NavTeq showed up in my mailbox. After spending about 1.5 hours installing it, the two-year-old connector road to the north of my house STILL isn't on the maps, but at least the update was free (and apparently worth every penny of what I paid for it).

Granted, I'd just purchased my 2012 a couple of months earlier, so it may not work on older models, but since I haven't seen a thread concerning the arrival of a free map update with a bunch of +1 posts following it, I'd have to say that the free update was less than a random occurrence and possibly related to my complaint.

 

I didn't see a post on the 430n v 730n on any other thread in over a year. I just bought a new Rubicon that has the 730n and while it was coming from another dealer I was able to drive around a Rubicon that had the 430n. I think a few things may have changed so I thought I would share my 2 cents:

430n Easier to enter location
430n More Garmin User Friendly Features
430n Jeep icon option (as opposed to standard triangle)
430n Had AWESOME intersection images that would pop while navigating, looked like a digital picture of the lanes and which one you needed to be in.
430n DOES have the Sirius Travel Link Options (same as 730n)
430n has posted speed limit displayed (best option IMO)
BUT
430n Map Graphics were horrible, resolution much lower, could not see the side roads during daylight operation despite every option I tried to adjust, cannot split screen map with audio
730n Has MUCH more detailed maps, better graphics, and better resolution (seems to be system wide)
730n Has split screens for audio
730n does have hands free nav entry but difficult to use
730n does NOT have the posted speed limit :( Booo, this was one of my favorite and handy features of the 430n.
730n Has trail / offroad tracking, very easy to use/record a trail
730n Travel Link Options - Cool but nothing my phone can't do faster.


In sum, I think the 730n edges out the 430n just because of the map detail and resolution. The 430n map and inability to see contrast between the secondary roads and the background began to wear on me. I cannot stress how much better the 730n map, detail, and contrast is. The pop up lane screens on the 430n are really great and overall the in route navigation is better on the 430n. The 730n would be perfect if I could get the speed limit on the 730n. It just seems strange that the posted speed limit is only on 430n (Garmin) and not 730n (NavTeq) considering most of the aftermarket NavTeq systems were the first to have posted speed limits.

If anyone knows how I can get the speed limit option on the 730n, please let me know!

 

Personally I think both factory options suck! And what they say about certain features not being available on one versus the other you would be amazed at how those 'not available' features become part of the negotiating process (perhaps I'm just a hard sell but they were offering all of them when I really didn't like a Sport they were trying to sell to me, I never told them until after the fact but I wanted and eventually bought the Sahara). The down side (for me at least) was the fact the navigation was limited to road navigation and I'm pretty good with road maps already (I can memorize them rather quickly probably from driving as a profession for some time). While the 430 has a nicer feel to it for offroad navigation it still lacks some of the finer features I wanted (perhaps wanting topographical maps for a vehicle is asking too much). At any rate I accepted the 430 in the end but immediately installed a regular Garmin and am reviewing options for a touch screen to replace it that basically runs a tablet and fully customizable Garmin software that I can preload any maps I want along with any other stuff like music, ballistic calculators (I love long range shooting, the kind you have to drive to the target because walking takes too long) and all sorts of stuff the wife and kids like (some good friends have already done this, I'm just super picky if you can't tell already). Perhaps my expectations exceed any realistic expectation we should have but we're talking about a vehicle that is designed to take you far outside of civilization. An extreme package would be nice (I also have a foldable Goalzero solar panel that straps nicely to the roof or roll bars for that added off grid power). Comparing what they offer to current industry standard is like comparing Atari game quality to modern day gaming video images. The technology is light years beyond what they are offering us at the dealership nd we're comparing two outdated devices. Anyways, I step down from my soap box and try not to trip on my way out but just felt like my opinion on these two standard options is long overdue.

 

730N lets you receive Sirius XM real time traffic, 430N does not. I had a 730N on my 2010, currently have a 430N on my 2012. The travel link is ok, but it's kind of useless if you want traffic reporting on your display.

 

I don't disagree that there are better options aftermarket for navigation as long as you get the factory installed Bluetooth package and find a headunit that integrates with it. My experience with my 2007 Sahara was terrible with the aftermarket Bluetooth. The new factory built-in Bluetooth is light years ahead of my old aftermarket (I can actually use it for starters). For me, just about everything I looked at with Bluetooth in a Rubicon had factory navigation.

 

Here is some more information on the differences of the radios.

MyGIG Radios.......Explained!

 

Bill Poindexter
238 Arbor Shores North
Newnan, GA 30265
678-596-4549
678-675-0149

This guy has fixed my radio and can upgrade it to do a lot of different things. I had my screen replaced. He also has Nav units for sale.