Well, I've come to some conslusions about price and location. I think I might have something here!
It appears that the prices have to do with location, location, location! If you live near a dealer who has the dealership in an affluent area (like I do near Washington, DC), rent, taxes etc are hugely different from the dealer 3 hours down the road in southern Virginia. This all translates to what the dealer can offer.
DEALERS OUT THERE.......IS THIS THE CASE?
Boo, you must live in a different part of Ca than UCD does. That might make the difference. Also, I was quoted $750 for the stereo, so yours is better. Make sure you get the top of the line lifter too-it is so much easier to use.