However I feel like there are a ton of hoops to jump through.

It's a 2014 Ford Fusion hybrid.

Does anyone have any experience with these cars or can give some insight on where I can go for some help?

I live in the Kansas City area (USA) if that helps.

Im pretty sure Ford had a recall go out on the fusions last week, not sure if its relevant to your model though

Drive it

If u have a good stock headunit n stuff get a nice equalizer or sound processor to run your subwoofers throughinatead of dropping a bunch of money on a headunit and wire harness n stuff.

Trade it in...