How Do You Read A Car Window Sticker?
Introduction to How to Read a Car Window Sticker You can find out a lot about a particular vehicle, both new and used, just by “window shopping.” All new and used cars sold in the U.S. must have posted on a side window what is often called a “Monroney,” an informational sticker named for the congressman who introduced the legislation that mandated its appearance on most vehicles for sale. This law does not apply to light trucks, including passenger vans and most sport-utility vehicles, but most car companies and dealers voluntarily put price stickers on trucks. The Monroney lists key information about the exact vehicle in front of you, whether it’s brand new or 10 years old. Window Stickers for New Cars At a new car dealership, the Monroney states: • The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the vehicle and all of its factory-installed options • A destination charge for shipping from the final assembly point or port of importation to your local dealership, which is added to
