The Audi A3 (4 generations, 2006–2026) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 3.2L, 6-cyl, Premium fuel, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 39 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Audi A3 VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Audi A3 window sticker — build, options & years
The Audi A3 ran from 2006–2026 across 4 generations (2006–2014, 2017, 2020, 2023). 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, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Audi A3 VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2022, 2023, 2026; the most-complained-about are 2015, 2006, 2016. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Audi A3 VIN decoder.
What the Audi A3 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 A3, latest tested year 2026:
The label also prints an estimated $2,750 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 331 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the A3 under Subcompact Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the A3's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 2006 to 2026. Worth checking before you compare a A3 sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 5 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
Safety ratings printed on the label
The second required block: NHTSA's five-star crash results. This is what the A3 sticker carries as of its 2020 rating:
Stars are awarded per test, so a car can hold five overall and fewer for rollover — tall vehicles usually give ground there. Compare against every rated model in the safest cars ranking.
What a used A3 sells for now
The label froze the A3 price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the A3 by model year, from 241 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8 listings | |
| 2019 | 8 listings | |
| 2018 | 16 listings | |
| 2017 | 11 listings | |
| 2016 | 51 listings | |
| 2015 | 66 listings | |
| 2013 | 9 listings | |
| 2012 | 19 listings | |
| 2011 | 9 listings | |
| 2006 | 44 listings |
A 2022 A3 asks a median $20,800 today, a 2006 about $5,250. Full breakdown on the Audi A3 value page.
What's on the Audi A3 sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 28 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings — 5 stars overall here, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every A3 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 Audi A3 VIN decoder.
A3 window sticker — every model year
This covers the Audi A3 for 2006–2026. Enter any A3 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 Audi model.
Want A3 recalls, MPG, safety and reliability too? See the full Audi A3 VIN decoder →
Other Audi window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi R8 | Two Seaters | 18 mpg | |
| Audi Q5 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | |
| Audi A4 | Compact Cars | 31 mpg | |
| Audi Q3 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg | |
| Audi Q7 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 22 mpg | |
| Audi A5 | Subcompact Cars | 30 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Audi A3
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every A3, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Audi A3 all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Audi A3 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 Audi A3 window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 28 mpg combined (24 city / 34 highway), from its 2026 rating, with an estimated $2,750 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What safety rating is on the Audi A3 sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA as of its 2020 rating. The label breaks it down per test: Overall 5★, Frontal crash 4★, Side crash 5★, Rollover 4★.
What is a Audi A3 worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2022 asks a median $20,800 and a 2006 about $5,250 across 241 live listings. See the Audi A3 value page.
Is the recreated Audi A3 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 Audi A3 may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Audi A3?
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.