The Honda Prelude (5 generations, 1981–2026) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 2.2L, 4-cyl, Premium fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 44 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Honda Prelude VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Honda Prelude window sticker — build, options & years
The Honda Prelude ran from 1981–2026 across 5 generations (1981, 1984–1987, 1990, 1993–1996, 1999). 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 2.2L, 4-cyl, Premium fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Honda Prelude VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1982, 2026, 1981; the most-complained-about are 1997, 1998, 1988. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Honda Prelude VIN decoder.
What the Honda Prelude 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 Prelude, latest tested year 2026:
The label also prints an estimated $1,400 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 404 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Prelude under Subcompact Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the Prelude's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1984 to 2026. Worth checking before you compare a Prelude sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 19 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.
What's on the Honda Prelude sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 44 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Prelude 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 Honda Prelude VIN decoder.
Prelude window sticker — every model year
This covers the Honda Prelude for 1981–2026. Enter any Prelude 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 Honda model.
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Other Honda window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | Subcompact Cars | 49 mpg | |
| Honda Accord | Midsize Cars | 48 mpg | |
| Honda CR-V | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 40 mpg | |
| Honda Pilot | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 23 mpg | |
| Honda Odyssey | Minivan - 2WD | 22 mpg | |
| Honda Fit | Small Station Wagons | 118 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Honda Prelude
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Prelude, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Honda Prelude all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Honda Prelude 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 Honda Prelude window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 44 mpg combined (46 city / 41 highway), from its 2026 rating, with an estimated $1,400 a year in fuel printed alongside.
Is the recreated Honda Prelude 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 Honda Prelude may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Honda Prelude?
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.