Update: 12 March 2025

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?

What Does Bulletproofing Your Car Entail?

Bulletproofing a car goes beyond simply reinforcing windows and doors. It is a comprehensive process designed to enhance the vehicle’s ability to withstand gunfire, explosions, and even physical attacks. This modification is typically performed on vehicles used by high-profile individuals, security professionals, or preppers who prioritize personal safety in uncertain situations.

Reinforcing the Windows

One of the most critical aspects of bulletproofing a car is replacing standard glass with bullet-resistant windows. Traditional car windows are made of tempered glass, which shatters upon impact. Bulletproof windows, on the other hand, are constructed from multiple layers of polycarbonate and laminated glass. These layers absorb the energy of incoming rounds, preventing penetration. The level of protection varies, with some windows capable of stopping handgun rounds while others can withstand high-powered rifle fire.

Protection against AK47:

Armoring the Body Panels

The car’s body must also be reinforced to protect against gunfire. This typically involves adding ballistic-grade steel or composite armor plates to doors, roof panels, and the firewall. Advanced materials like Kevlar and Dyneema offer lightweight alternatives that provide excellent protection without adding excessive weight. This reinforcement ensures that bullets do not easily penetrate the vehicle’s cabin, giving occupants a better chance of survival in an attack.

Upgrading the Tires

Standard tires are highly vulnerable in a hostile situation. Bulletproofing often includes installing run-flat tires, which allow the vehicle to keep moving even after being punctured. These tires are designed with reinforced sidewalls and internal support rings that prevent the tire from collapsing, ensuring that the driver can escape from danger even if the tires are shot or damaged.

Strengthening the Undercarriage

Bulletproofing isn’t just about protecting against gunfire; it also involves defending against explosives and road hazards. Some armored vehicles include reinforced undercarriages to withstand landmines, IEDs, or roadside bombs. These modifications often involve blast-resistant plating that absorbs and disperses explosive energy, reducing the risk of fatal injuries to passengers.

Enhancing the Fuel Tank

A vehicle’s fuel tank is a significant vulnerability in an attack. To prevent catastrophic explosions, bulletproofing includes reinforcing the fuel tank with self-sealing or explosion-resistant materials. Some vehicles even feature a secondary armored fuel cell to prevent fuel leaks and fires in the event of gunfire or an explosion.

Additional Security Features

Beyond structural enhancements, bulletproofing may include other security upgrades such as smoke screens, electric shock door handles, or reinforced bumpers for ramming obstacles. In high-risk situations, a combination of armor plating and defensive countermeasures can make the difference between life and death.

Bulletproofing a car is a complex and costly process, but for those who require the highest level of protection, it is an investment in safety and preparedness. Whether used for executive protection, survival preparedness, or law enforcement, an armored vehicle provides peace of mind in unpredictable environments

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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