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How will a window sticker help you buy or sell a car?
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What Is a Window Sticker?
The window sticker, or Monroney label, is a government-required label on every new car in the U.S., showing key details like MSRP, fuel efficiency, and standard and optional features, safety scores, and fuel economy ratings when available and more!
For Buyers
Get a clear breakdown of the car’s value, features, and fuel economy before making a purchase.
For Sellers
Enhance your car’s resale value by sharing the original window sticker with potential buyers.
For Car Enthusiasts
Learn everything about your vehicle’s factory-installed options and packages.
Window Sticker FAQs for New and Used Cars
Why Do New Cars Have a Window Sticker?
New cars are required to have a window sticker, commonly known as a "Monroney Label," due to legislation passed in 1958 called the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. This law was spearheaded by Senator Mike Monroney of Oklahoma to address inconsistent and misleading pricing practices among automakers and dealerships. The sticker ensures that buyers have access to standardized and reliable information about a vehicle's features, pricing, and specifications.
What Information Do Window Stickers Include?
Over time, the content of window stickers has expanded to reflect advancements in automotive technology and consumer needs. Today's new car window stickers include the following:
- Vehicle make, model, trim, and description (e.g., colors, drivetrain specs)
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
- Standard and optional equipment with pricing
- Destination charges for transportation and dealer prep
- Total vehicle price as equipped
- Warranty details
- EPA fuel economy ratings for city, highway, and combined driving
- Crash test safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- Emissions data, including greenhouse gas scores
- Fuel cost estimates for one year and five years
- Additional metrics for electric and hybrid vehicles, such as MPGe and kilowatt-hours per 100 miles
- QR codes for real-time updates on fuel or electricity pricing
Are Window Stickers Available for Used Cars?
Unlike new cars, used vehicles are not legally required to display a window sticker. This means buyers must often research specifications, fuel economy, and safety ratings independently. However, original Monroney stickers can be reproduced using a vehicle’s unique VIN. By decoding the VIN, sellers and buyers can access the car’s factory-installed equipment, performance data, and other essential details.
How Do Window Stickers Benefit Used Car Buyers and Sellers?
For buyers, a window sticker provides valuable confirmation of a used car’s original features, such as engine specifications, standard equipment, and fuel economy ratings. It also helps identify any aftermarket modifications that may affect performance or value.
For sellers, having a window sticker builds trust with potential buyers by verifying the car’s original configuration. It acts as a complementary document to vehicle history reports and maintenance records, making the sale process more transparent and reliable.
Whether buying or selling, a window sticker is a critical tool for understanding a vehicle’s full value and history.
