The Lexus GS (5 generations, 1993–2026) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 3.5L, 6-cyl, Premium fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 31 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Lexus GS VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Lexus GS window sticker — build, options & years
The Lexus GS ran from 1993–2026 across 5 generations (1993–1996, 1999–2005, 2008–2011, 2014, 2017–2020). 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 3.5L, 6-cyl, Premium fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Lexus GS VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1993, 1994, 1995; the most-complained-about are 2016, 1999, 1998. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Lexus GS VIN decoder.
What the Lexus GS 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 GS, latest tested year 2020:
The label also prints an estimated $3,700 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 419 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the GS under Midsize Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the GS's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1993 to 2020. Worth checking before you compare a GS sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 3 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 a used GS sells for now
The label froze the GS price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the GS by model year, from 149 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 28 listings | |
| 2014 | 17 listings | |
| 2013 | 31 listings | |
| 2008 | 8 listings | |
| 2007 | 16 listings | |
| 2006 | 33 listings | |
| 1999 | 8 listings | |
| 1998 | 8 listings |
A 2015 GS asks a median $13,500 today, a 1998 about $5,999. Full breakdown on the Lexus GS value page.
What's on the Lexus GS sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 21 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every GS 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 Lexus GS VIN decoder.
GS window sticker — every model year
This covers the Lexus GS for 1993–2026. Enter any GS 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 Lexus model.
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Other Lexus window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus IS | Compact Cars | 26 mpg | |
| Lexus GX | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 17 mpg | |
| Lexus RX | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 36 mpg | |
| Lexus TX | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 29 mpg | |
| Lexus ES | Midsize Cars | 127 mpg | |
| Lexus LS | Midsize Cars | 28 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Lexus GS
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every GS, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Lexus GS all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 21 mpg combined (18 city / 26 highway), from its 2020 rating, with an estimated $3,700 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What is a Lexus GS worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2015 asks a median $13,500 and a 1998 about $5,999 across 149 live listings. See the Lexus GS value page.
Is the recreated Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Lexus GS?
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.