The Acura CL (2 generations, 1987–2003) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 3.2L, 6-cyl, Premium fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 24 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Acura CL VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Acura CL window sticker — build, options & years
The Acura CL ran from 1987–2003 across 2 generations (1997, 2003). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 3.2L, 6-cyl, Premium fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Acura CL VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1987, 1988, 1989; the most-complained-about are 2001, 1997, 2003. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Acura CL VIN decoder.
What the Acura CL sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the CL, latest tested year 2003:
The label also prints an estimated $3,650 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 414 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the CL under Subcompact Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the CL's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1997 to 2003. Worth checking before you compare a CL sticker from one year with another:
The figure has stayed broadly flat across the span. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What's on the Acura CL sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 21 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every CL VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Acura CL VIN decoder.
CL window sticker — every model year
This covers the Acura CL for 1987–2003. Enter any CL VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Acura model.
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Other Acura window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acura TLX | Compact Cars | 28 mpg | |
| Acura MDX | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | |
| Acura Integra | Subcompact Cars | 33 mpg | |
| Acura RDX | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 24 mpg | |
| Acura TL | Midsize Cars | 23 mpg | |
| Acura NSX | Two Seaters | 21 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Acura CL
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every CL, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Acura CL all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Acura CL whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Acura CL window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 21 mpg combined (17 city / 27 highway), from its 2003 rating, with an estimated $3,650 a year in fuel printed alongside.
Is the recreated Acura CL sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Acura CL may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Acura CL?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.