The Cadillac XLR window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 4.6L, 8-cyl, Premium fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 18 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Cadillac XLR VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Cadillac XLR window sticker — build, options & years
The Cadillac XLR ran from 2003–2009. 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 4.6L, 8-cyl, Premium fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Cadillac XLR VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2003, 2009, 2007; the most-complained-about are 2004, 2005, 2006. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Cadillac XLR VIN decoder.
What the Cadillac XLR 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 XLR, latest tested year 2009:
The label also prints an estimated $4,300 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 494 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the XLR under Two Seaters, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the XLR's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 2004 to 2009. Worth checking before you compare a XLR 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 Cadillac XLR sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 18 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every XLR 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 Cadillac XLR VIN decoder.
XLR window sticker — every model year
This covers the Cadillac XLR for 2003–2009. Enter any XLR 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 Cadillac model.
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Other Cadillac window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Escalade | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg | |
| Cadillac CTS | Midsize Cars | 25 mpg | |
| Cadillac CT5 | Midsize Cars | 27 mpg | |
| Cadillac XT5 | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 24 mpg | |
| Cadillac Deville | Large Cars | 19 mpg | |
| Cadillac Eldorado | Midsize Cars | 21 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Cadillac XLR
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every XLR, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Cadillac XLR all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Cadillac XLR 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 Cadillac XLR window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 18 mpg combined (15 city / 24 highway), from its 2009 rating, with an estimated $4,300 a year in fuel printed alongside.
Is the recreated Cadillac XLR 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 Cadillac XLR may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Cadillac XLR?
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.