The cost to bulletproof your car depends on variables such as level of protection, the type of car you are going to reinforce and of course the company you choose: from 40.000$ up to 100.000$.

You’ll find bellow the exact packages for 3 of the largest car bulletproofing companies in US.

In this ever changing World more and more we see attacks by thugs on our citizens, as well as home invasions and car jacking’s, and sadly the list goes on. Unfortunately it’s getting worse day by day. Open newspapers and you read about murder, kidnapping, hijacking and break-ins everywhere in the world. The USA has the second highest occurrences of these hideous acts. The alarming factor is that while one can properly secure his house, he remains vulnerable outside his home.

Your vehicle is a soft target and well organized gangs and criminals target cars more frequently. Plus in a SHTF situation your bulletproof car may save your family lives. The question is: What’s the cost to bulletproof your car?

Bulletproofing a car

Bulletproofing your vehicle comes at a high price depending on variables such as level of protection required and whether you are considering full bulletproof or only parts. Let’s take a look at the individual factors:

1) Windows:

In order to protect yourself from bullets or any object which can penetrate your window, you need to decide first on the level of protection you require for your window.  It ranges from level 2 to level 8 (protection against 7.62 AP)

Protection against AK47:

2) Panels and gas tank:

The vehicle panels need to be protected from bullets. You can decide whether you want to protect all panels (round) or only certain panels. Also, you need to decide on the level of protection. Currently only a few bulletproof vehicle companies offer protection against the penetrating force of a 0.5 caliber.

3) Tires:

The cost to bulletproof your car tires is lower than any other parts. There are various options to choose from and you can be sure your car won’t be stopped by spike strips or bullets. No matter what, you’ll manage to get away.

4) Engine:

Should a bullet penetrate the engine, you are pretty much in big trouble. The right engine bullet protection may save your life.

5) Floor:

You need to protect yourself from bombs or grenades from underneath your car. Various ways to re-enforce your vehicle’s floor are available.

The Cost to Bulletproof Your Car

(A case study for a Mercedes Benz S550)

Now that we have named your vehicle parts that should be protected, let’s take a look at the cost to bulletproof your car. As I mentioned, bulletproof cars are very expensive. What do companies charge on average and for what? Let’s look at three.

1) Texas Armoring Corporation (TAC):

The company’s motto says it all: “Life is valuable – protect it.”

Being in the armor business since the 1970’s this company has a history like no other and has good expertise when it comes to your armoring needs. Specializing in the manufacturing and design of lightweight armored vehicles and bulletproof vehicles, they place innovation and technology up front in their designs and modifications. They have four levels of vehicle protection:

• Handgun /AK-47 Protection – T5 (NIJ IIIA/European B4)
• High-power Rifle Protection – T6 (NIJ III/European B6+)
• Armor-piercing Rifle Protection – T7 (NIJ IV/European B7 Single-Shot)
• Extra Armor-piercing Rifle Protection – T8 (NIJ IV+/European B7 Multi-Shot)

Should you want to reinforce your car, you can look at the following options:

T5 PACKAGES (NIJ IIIA+/CEN B4+, HANDGUN + AK-47 PROTECTION)

Partial Economy T5 – $42,500.00

• Windows (economy 22mm specialty glass) – Partial Rifle Protection Including AK-47 (7.62x39mm) + hand gun munitions
• Side Doors (generic composite/ballistic steel)
• Rear Door/Rear Wall (generic composite/ballistic steel)
• Secureband Runflat Inserts
• Aftermarket glass paint pattern to imitate OEM style
• 1 Partially Operable Driver’s Door Window
• 2 year glass warranty
• 6 month conversion warranty
• Build Time: Approximately 3-4 weeks after glass production

Full Economy T5 package will cost $62,500.00 USD and Ultra-lightweight $77,500.00 USD

T6 PACKAGES (NIJ III(+)/CEN B6(+), HANDGUN + RIFLE PROTECTION INCLUDING AK-47 (7.62x39mm FMJ), FN FAL (7.62x51mm FMJ), + ADDITIONAL RIFLE MUNITION)

Partial Economy T6 – $50,000.00 USD

• Windows (economy 41mm glass) – Partial Rifle Protection Including AK-47 (7.62x39mm) and FN FAL (7.62x51mm NATO) + hand gun munitions
• Side Doors (generic composite/ballistic steel)
• Rear Door/Rear Wall (generic composite/ballistic steel)
• Secureband Runflat Inserts
• Aftermarket glass paint pattern to imitate OEM style
• 1 Partially Operable Driver’s Door Window
• 2 year glass warranty
• 6 month conversion warranty
• Build Time: Approximately 3-4 weeks after glass production

Full economy T6 package will set you back $70,000.00 USD and the premium ultra-lightweight package $85,000.00 USD

2) Alpine Armoring Inc:

In operation since 1977 Alpine Armoring offers bulletproof options to your vehicle, from an A1 (0.38 caliber) to A12 (0.50 caliber) levels. Following this, a Mercedez Benz S550’s conversion at a level A9 (same as B6), would be:

Level A9 protection (.308 rifle / assault rifle / handguns) – $90,000.00 USD

• All opaque materials around passenger area are changed with ballistic steel;
• Roof (at an angle) & floor (anti-mine);
• All glass replaced with NIJ tested layered ballistic glass;
• Gas tank, battery and ECM armored;
• Multi-siren system and strobe lights;
• Reinforced door hinges;
•  Armoring for the firewall and wheel wells;
• Additional protection for the floor and water cooling system;
• Camera and monitor;
• Driver and passenger side power windows;
• Intelligent remote battery cut-off system;
• Tailpipe protection

3) Streit Group:

With over twenty years’ experience, Streit Group is anchored in the car armor modification market. Their protection level starts at B1 (.22 caliber) to B7 (.308 caliber). The same Mercedes Benz S550 cost would be:

Level B7 protection (.308 rifle) – $92,000.00 USD

• Hutchinson run flat devices fitted on all tires (including spare);
• Operable windows (4);
• Steel-case fuel tank protection;
• Battery and ECM armor protection;
• Door frame and glass frame overlaps;
• Reinforced door pillars and posts;
• Reinforced door hinges;
• Suspension reinforced to carry additional weight

As you can see, the cost to bulletproof your car is high, but there’s a multitude of safety which gets installed to make you safe on the road. Terrorists and crime gangs are always preying, always lurking and it only takes one second for them to take advantage.

I wonder when DuPont will also release their DuPont Armura with Kevlar and Sentryglas fitted in the USA as a cheap bulletproof version as in Brazil. The cost: a mere $12,000.00 USD.

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