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When You've Chosen Benchmark, You've Made the Smart Choice

When it comes to protecting your home and family, there is no comparison. The security system packages from Benchmark Security combine the best price with the best equipment and service. Compare how our packages stack up against other leaders in the home security monitoring industry below to help make the decision easier.

Package Features Benchmark Hardwire Benchmark Wireless ADT Hardwire* ADT Wireless* Brinks Premium*
Up front Charges $69 $69 $399 $449 $155
Monitoring Rate $24.95 $29.95 $34.99 $34.99 $26.99
Lifetime Warranty Included Included $5.00 $5.00 $6.00 (labor only)
Total Monthly Fees $24.95 $29.95 $39.99 $39.99 $32.99
Lease or Purchase Purchase Purchase Purchase Purchase Lease
Wireless Options Yes Yes Yes Yes Not Available
Wireless Ready Included Included No Included No
Premium LCD Keypad Included Included Included Included Included
Contact Points 3 3 3 3 3
Motion Sensor Included Included Included Included Included
Keychain Remote Included Included Included Included Included
2-Way Voice Optional Optional Optional Optional Not Available
Cellular Backup Optional Optional Optional Optional Not Available
Contract Length 36 months 36 months 36 months 36 months 36 months

* Benchmark's, Brink's and ADT's prices and features for comparable systems on a basic residential package including 3 entry points, premium LCD keypad, free keychain remote and Lifetime Warranty Service Plan. Information about price comparisons obtained via telephone quotations and Internet research on January 3, 2009. "Warranty" for Brinks Home Security refers to their optional "Extended Service Plan" covering most labor charges, and costing $6 extra per month; "Up Front" cost based on total up front, out-of-pocket expense to obtain services from each company, not including taxes and first month's monitoring. Up Front costs for ADT and Brinks Home Security includes installation and activation fees based on similar equipment packages offered by Benchmark, as quoted by ADT and Brinks Home Security.