: A standard Ford Interceptor can cost approximately $116,000 fully equipped [14].

: Some departments are experimenting with high-end EVs. For example, the Irvine Police Department recently spent $153,000 to upfit a Tesla Cybertruck for community outreach programs [14].

: Modern cruisers often include certified calibrated speedometers , ensuring dash readings are exact for accurate speed matching during enforcement [27]. Typical Costs for New Units

A new patrol vehicle requires significant "upfitting" (adding lights, sirens, and computers) beyond the base price.

Cities often struggle to replace aging fleets where vehicles regularly exceed 100,000 to 200,000 miles [5.1]. To cover these costs, departments use various methods:

: Dedicated municipal budgets for long-term assets [16].

: Towns may receive funding through community foundations or even anonymous donations to replace deteriorating fleets [5.5, 22].

: Some states have utilized portions of opioid settlement funds to purchase new law enforcement equipment, including cars [11].