When I checked with my dealer, which is the same as yours, I think, he wanted $7000 plus my 12000 for the 15000 and no iPad. I decided to pass and keep my 12000 which I love. So, based on my experience, that rice doesn't seen too bad. But, you might also want to check out the 12000 since the price has dramatically drop with the 15000 now on the market. IMHO there isn't that much difference between the two machines.