Audi A8 Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 1997–2020 · Updated Nov 9, 2026 · 4.0 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
Quick answer

The 2027 Audi A8 window sticker reads 22 mpg combined (19 city, 27 highway) for the 3L 6-cyl hybrid. A used 2014 asks about $11,888 today.

The Audi A8 window sticker — build, options & years

The Audi A8 ran from 1997–2020 across 5 generations (1997–2002, 2005–2008, 2011–2014, 2017, 2020).

Powertrain on the label
3L 6-cyl Hybrid
EPA fuel economy
22 mpg combined (2027)
Warranty as sold
4 years / 50,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles
Generations
5 (1997–2020)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Audi A8 VIN decoder.

What the Audi A8 sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2027 A8:

FIG.01·Audi A8 — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving19 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising27 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label22 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $3,500 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 461 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the A8 under Midsize Cars.

How the A8's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 1997 to 2027:

FIG.02·Audi A8 — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
199720012005200920132017202420271818181821222222
RANGE 18 → 22·SOURCE EPA · 1997–2027

Combined went from 18 mpg in 1997 to 22 in 2027; the best year on file is 2016 at 25 mpg. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.

The A8 sticker against its rivals

On combined MPG the A8 has the best figure of the 4: 22 mpg for its most efficient 2027 version.

FIG.03·Audi A8 window sticker vs rivals
ModelEPA yearBest combinedNHTSA overall
Audi A8202722 mpg—
Lincoln Continental202021 mpg5★
Cadillac CT6202021 mpg—
Cadillac XTS201922 mpg5★
ROWS 4·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA

What a used A8 sells for now

Median asking price by model year, from 28 live US listings:

FIG.04·Audi A8 — Market Price by Model Year
Model yearMedian asking priceSample
2014$11,88810 listings
2012$8,8009 listings
2007$3,0009 listings
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar market data

A 2014 A8 asks a median $11,888 today, a 2007 about $3,000. Full breakdown on the Audi A8 value page.

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Audi A8 · 24 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record4.2
Complaint severity4.6

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: Audi A8 VIN decoder.

A8 window sticker — every model year

ForCar has built 19 A8 window stickers from VINs so far, opened 39 times. The most requested model years are 2019, 2015 and 2011.

Any A8 from 1997–2020: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Audi models: Audi window stickers.

Other Audi window stickers

FIG.06·Other Audi window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
Audi R82008–2023Two Seaters18 mpg
Audi Q52009–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD27 mpg
Audi A41996–2026Compact Cars31 mpg
Audi Q32015–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD26 mpg
Audi Q72007–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD22 mpg
Audi A52008–2026Subcompact Cars30 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a Audi A8

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every A8, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Audi A8 all three must show the same number.

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the Audi A8 window sticker show?

The 2027 label shows up to 22 mpg combined. EPA puts the fuel bill at about $3,500 a year.

Does the A8 sticker show better MPG than the Lincoln Continental?

Yes: the most efficient 2027 A8 reads 22 mpg combined, the 2020 Lincoln Continental 21.

Which Audi A8 years do people look up most?

2019, with 8 of the 19 A8 window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2015 and 2011.

What is a used Audi A8 worth now?

A 2014 asks a median $11,888 and a 2007 about $3,000, across 28 live listings. More on the Audi A8 value page.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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