Actually it's the opposite. The model I own, CDA-7876, doesn't really have much more feature-wise than the model 3 steps down. The only really noticeable difference is the TV tuner and the ability to change the color from green to red. The CDA-7875, for example, has every other feature including the Bass Engine Plus, swing face mechanism, 4V dedicated sub out, BBE, 60Wx4, Title memory, and it looks just as good. The major difference is the quality of the internal components rises as you get better HUs in Alpine's line. For example, Alpine's flagship F1 deck costs over $3500 MSRP. It doesn't have a flip down face, and it looks like a cheap version of my deck. The internal components, however, are state of the art, which is what you're paying for. The 7875 should cost you around $300. The model that looks similar but is green (can't remember the model #) also has the same features and costs even less. I'm not trying to push anything on you, honest, i just have had such good experiences with Alpine's HUs in the past.
