A window sticker (Monroney label) is the factory-required label that lists a vehicle's MSRP, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety ratings. ForCar recreates it from any VIN using official NHTSA data — free.
What's on a BMW window sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks — MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy, which across the BMW range averages 27 mpg, NHTSA safety ratings, where 100% of rated BMW models hold five stars overall, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. ForCar rebuilds the label from the VIN, so it returns that car's exact build.
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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Across 97 BMW models with EPA data on file, the combined figure printed on the label averages 27 mpg — from the i3 at 39 down to the XM at 14. On the safety block, 11 of 11 rated BMW models (100%) carry five stars overall. And what those stickers are worth today: a median $11,948 across 39 models and 6,077 live listings, topped by the M5 at $139,997. From EPA fuel-economy records, NHTSA ratings and ForCar market data.
EPA figures across the BMW range
Combined MPG as printed on each model's window sticker, most efficient first. Useful before you look up a specific VIN — it shows where that car sits within the range:
Figures are the best recent EPA rating for each model; electric models are rated in MPGe and left out so the comparison stays like-for-like.
What BMW stickers are worth now
The label freezes the factory price; this is the median asking price of each BMW model on the used market today, across 6,077 live listings:
Medians across all model years we hold prices for, so a long-running nameplate sits lower than a recent one. Full year-by-year breakdown on each model's BMW value pages.
Safety ratings across BMW stickers
The NHTSA block on each label, model by model. Overall stars out of five, best first — a quick way to see how consistently BMW builds to the crash test:
Only models NHTSA has actually crash-tested appear here, which is why the list is shorter than the full range. Stars shown are the overall rating; each model's page breaks out frontal, side and rollover.
BMW models 110
Choose a BMW model to look up its window sticker by VIN and model year — grouped by body type:
BMW SUVs & crossovers 7
BMW Cars & sedans 99
BMW More models 4
Where to find the VIN
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, visible from outside.
- Door jambSticker on the driver's door frame.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG do BMW window stickers show?
Across 97 BMW models with EPA data the combined figure averages 27 mpg, ranging from the i3 at 39 mpg down to the XM at 14. The label always prints the figure for that exact build.
How safe are BMW models on the sticker?
11 of 11 rated BMW models (100%) hold five stars overall from NHTSA — that block is printed on every Monroney label. Full ranking in the safest cars data.
What are BMW models worth compared with their sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price. On today's market the median BMW asks $11,948 across 39 models and 6,077 live listings, from the M5 at $139,997 down to the 325i at $3,523.
What is a window sticker (Monroney label)?
The Monroney sticker is the label legally required on every new US vehicle — MSRP, standard and optional equipment with prices, EPA fuel economy, safety ratings and warranty.
Can I get a window sticker by VIN for free?
Yes — enter the VIN and ForCar recreates the build (equipment, MPG, safety) from NHTSA's public database, free with no signup.
Is this the same as CarEdge or Monroney.com?
Like those sites, ForCar recreates the original window sticker from the VIN for free — equipment, EPA MPG and safety from official NHTSA and EPA data, plus a built-in editor to add pricing and options.
Is the recreated sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA MPG and safety from official data. Exact dealer-added pricing may differ, but the core Monroney content matches.
Where do I find the VIN?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or your registration and insurance documents.
What's the difference between a window sticker and a build sheet?
The window sticker (Monroney label) is the consumer-facing label with MSRP, equipment, MPG and safety. A build sheet is the factory's internal spec list — option codes, paint code and assembly details. ForCar's VIN lookup pulls both.
Can I get a window sticker for a used or older car?
Yes. ForCar rebuilds the original window sticker for used and older vehicles from the VIN. Coverage runs back to about 1981, when the 17-character VIN became standard; most cars from the 1990s on have full data.
I lost my window sticker — can I get a copy?
Yes. Enter the VIN, view the recreated Monroney label and use Print / Save as PDF to keep a copy for your records, an insurance claim or a sale. There's no need to contact the dealer or manufacturer.
Why might the recreated MSRP differ from the original?
The factory equipment, EPA MPG and safety match the original. Dealer-added options, regional packages and destination charges can vary, so the exact total may differ slightly from the printed sticker.