I just posted a <a href="http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=1785">similar question</a> over in the Shimano board. I've found that pieceing together a 105 group usually comes close to the Ultegra group prices, especially if you check Price Point's "9 speed Ultegra upgrade" kit.
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