The briefing
Benefactor Schafter belongs to the Sedans class. Benefactor is the in-game manufacturer. Its design reference is Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Availability: GTA Online , GTA V Story Mode. Listed platforms: PC , PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X|S , PlayStation 4 , Xbox One , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360. The reference associates this model with 1.01 Game Launch.
Acquisition, storage and upgrades
Source-listed acquisition: Can be stolen / found.
GTA Online Price: $65,000.
Storage category: Garage (Personal Vehicle). Delivery service: Mechanic.
Customization access: Los Santos Customs.
Measured performance
The published fully upgraded top-speed result is 111.50 mph (179.44 km/h); the circuit lap is 1:08.669. These results are attributed to Broughy1322 via the linked reference. In-game rating bars and game-file speed are different measurements.
Model-specific reference facts
Notes: NB: The Schafter has been removed from the purchasable list of vehicles on June 13, 2023 - but it can still be stolen off the street.
Available Modifications: Armor, Brakes, Bumpers, Engine, Exhausts, Explosives, Grilles, Hoods, Horns, Lights, Headlights, Neon Kits, Plates, Respray, Roofs, Skirts, Spoilers, Suspension, Transmission, Turbo, Wheels, Wheel Type, Wheel Color, Tire Design, Tire Enhancements, Tire Smoke, Windows
Explosive Resistance: Explosive Weapon | Amount; Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles | 1; RPG / Grenades / Sticky Bomb / MOC Cannon | 1; Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II) | 2; Tank Cannon (Rhino / APC) | 1; Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak | 1
Bulletproof: No
Version and price context
Purchase prices are the source’s standard listed amounts; weekly discounts, rotating dealership stock and individual unlocks can change the price or availability shown in the game. Use the edition, platform and acquisition fields together before planning a purchase.
Explosive Resistance
| Explosive Weapon | Amount |
|---|---|
| Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles | 1 |
| RPG / Grenades / Sticky Bomb / MOC Cannon | 1 |
| Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II) | 2 |
| Tank Cannon (Rhino / APC) | 1 |
| Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak | 1 |
Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online
| Modification | Story Price | GTA Online Price |
|---|---|---|
| Armor | ||
| No Armor | $325 | $650 |
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $1,625 | $6,375 |
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $4,062 | $10,625 |
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $6,500 | $17,000 |
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $11,375 | $29,750 |
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $16,250 | $42,500 |
| Brakes | ||
| Stock Brakes | $325 | $650 |
| Street Brakes | $6,500 | $13,000 |
| Sport Brakes | $8,775 | $17,550 |
| Race Brakes | $11,375 | $22,750 |
| Bumpers | ||
| Stock Front Bumper | $750 | $1,500 |
| Custom Front Splitter | $1,250 | $2,500 |
| Carbon Front Splitter | $1,650 | $3,300 |
| Stock Rear Bumper | $750 | $1,500 |
| Custom Rear Bumper | $1,250 | $2,500 |
| Engine | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $2,925 | $5,850 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $4,062 | $8,125 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $5,850 | $11,700 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $10,887 | $21,775 |
| Exhausts | ||
| Stock Exhaust | $130 | $260 |
| Oval Exhaust | $375 | $750 |
| Chrome Tip Exhaust | $899 | $1,800 |
| Dual Exit Exhaust | $1,499 | $3,000 |
| Titanium Exhaust | $4,770 | $9,550 |
| Explosives | ||
| Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 |
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 |
| Grilles | ||
| Stock Grille | $100 | $200 |
| Chrome Grille | $375 | $750 |
| Sports Grille | $670 | $1,340 |
| Hoods | ||
| Stock Hood | $450 | $900 |
| Vented Hood | $850 | $1,700 |
| Carbon Hood | $1,200 | $2,400 |
| Carbon Vented Hood | $1,450 | $2,900 |
| Horns | ||
| See the full list of the available Horns options » | ||
| Lights > Headlights | ||
| Stock Lights | $200 | $400 |
| Xenon Lights | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Lights > Neon Kits | ||
| See the full list of the available Neon Kits options » | ||
| Plates | ||
| Blue on White 1 | $50 | $200 |
| Blue on White 2 | $50 | $200 |
| Blue on White 3 | $50 | $200 |
| Yellow on Blue | $75 | $300 |
| Yellow on Black | $150 | $600 |
| Respray | ||
| See the full list of the available Respray options » | ||
| Roofs | ||
| Stock Roof | $100 | $200 |
| Carbon Roof | $350 | $700 |
| Skirts | ||
| Stock Skirts | $1,250 | $2,500 |
| Custom Skirts 1 | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Carbon Skirts | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Spoilers | ||
| None | $500 | $1,000 |
| Lip Spoiler | $750 | $1,500 |
| Carbon Wing | $950 | $1,900 |
| High Level Spoiler | $1,300 | $2,600 |
| Suspension | ||
| Stock Suspension | $100 | $200 |
| Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 |
| Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 |
| Competition Suspension | $2,200 | $4,400 |
| Transmission | ||
| Stock Transmission | $325 | $650 |
| Street Transmission | $9,587 | $19,175 |
| Sports Transmission | $10,562 | $21,125 |
| Race Transmission | $13,000 | $26,000 |
| Turbo | ||
| None | $1,625 | $3,250 |
| Turbo Tuning | $8,125 | $42,500 |
| Wheels > Wheel Type | ||
| See the full list of the available Wheel Types options » | ||
| Wheels > Wheel Color | ||
| See the full list of the available Wheel Colors options » | ||
| Wheels > Tire Design | ||
| Stock Tires | $100 | $200 |
| Custom Tires | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Wheels > Tire Enhancements | ||
| Standard Tires | $350 | $200 |
| Bulletproof Tires | $4,000 | $25,000 (Rank 20) |
| Low Grip Tires | N/A | $500 (at LS Car Meet) |
| Wheels > Tire Smoke | ||
| See the full list of the available Tire Smoke options » | ||
| Windows | ||
| None | $100 | $500 |
| Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 |
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 |
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 |
Sources & further reading
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