Custom Land Rover Defender pricing

A Monarch typically costs $250,000 to $350,000 or more, depending on specification. Every build is a single-owner commission built from the ground up on a new chassis in Grayslake, Illinois. A build takes 8 to 12 months and carries a two-year bumper-to-bumper warranty.

Typical build
$250k–$350k+
From commission to delivery
8 to 12 months
Bumper-to-bumper warranty
2 years
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Completed and upcoming Monarchs at their listed prices.

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What the price includes

The price is not a base vehicle plus options. It covers the entire build, from donor sourcing to delivery.

  • Donor sourcing and a new KTL-coated galvanized chassis
  • Your choice of powertrain: GM LS3, LT1 or supercharged LT4 V8, or an EV build
  • Upgraded axles, suspension and brakes
  • A hand-stitched leather interior built to your specification
  • Paint, trim and exterior configuration of your choice
  • Integrated technology, including Apple CarPlay
  • A 12-stage build with progress updates throughout
  • A two-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, plus GM's factory warranty on crate engines

What changes the price

Two builds can differ by six figures. These four areas account for most of it, so confirm what any quote includes before comparing.

Body style and chassis

Every build starts from a donor and a new chassis. A 90, 110, 130 or pickup sets the scope of panel, glass and seating work.

Powertrain

LS3, LT1, supercharged LT4 or an EV build, with the transmission, axles and brakes matched to it.

Interior and finish

Leather, stitching, seating layout, paint and trim are specified to you, and each choice carries its own cost.

Labor hours

The more bespoke the specification, the more hours the 12-stage build takes.

Paying for your build

Deposit and milestones

A commission is secured with a deposit. The balance is paid in progress payments tied to build milestones over the 8 to 12 month build, on a schedule set out in your build agreement before work begins.

Financing

Financing is available through Monarch's lending partners. Terms depend on the lender, so ask our team for an introduction when you request your quote.

Trade-in credit

Qualifying vehicles are accepted as trade-in credit toward a new commission. Monarch does not restore customer-supplied Defenders; every Monarch is built from its own donor.

How Monarch pricing compares

The custom Defender market splits into value V8 production builds around $140,000 to $200,000, bespoke commissions at $250,000 to $350,000 and up, and prestige heritage or electric builds that can exceed $500,000. Monarch sits in the bespoke tier: one owner, one build, on a new chassis.

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Pricing questions

How much does a Monarch cost?+

A Monarch typically costs $250,000 to $350,000 or more depending on specification. Every build is a single-owner, ground-up commission on a new chassis, so the final price reflects your exact configuration.

What is included in the price?+

The price covers the complete ground-up build: donor sourcing, a new KTL-coated chassis, your choice of GM V8 or EV powertrain, upgraded axles, suspension and brakes, a hand-stitched leather interior, paint, integrated technology such as Apple CarPlay, and a two-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. Your build agreement itemizes the full specification.

How long does a build take?+

A Monarch takes 8 to 12 months from commission to delivery, depending on specification. Builds listed in our inventory are ready sooner.

Do you offer financing?+

Yes. Financing is available through Monarch's lending partners. Terms depend on the lender, and our team can introduce you when you request a quote.

How do deposits and payments work?+

A commission is secured with a deposit, and the balance is paid in progress payments tied to build milestones. The exact schedule is set out in your build agreement before work begins.

Can I commission an EV build?+

Yes. Monarch builds EVs alongside its GM V8 options. The price depends on the specification, so ask our team for a quote.

Do you accept trade-ins?+

Yes. Monarch accepts qualifying vehicles as trade-in credit toward a new commission. We do not restore customer-supplied Defenders; every Monarch is built from the ground up on our own donor and a new chassis.

Does the price include delivery?+

Monarch offers white-glove delivery across the USA and coordinates international shipping, customs documentation and insured transport. Delivery terms are confirmed in your build agreement.

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