What is a window sticker?

A window sticker — officially the "Monroney label" — is the printed sheet the factory attaches to the window of every new vehicle. It has been federally required on new cars in the United States since the Monroney Act of 1958, and decades later it remains the single most authoritative summary of how a particular vehicle left the assembly line.

It lays out the standard equipment, the optional equipment and packages the original buyer selected, the EPA fuel-economy ratings, the warranty terms, the percentage of U.S./Canadian parts content, and the full price breakdown — base MSRP, each individual option, the destination charge, and the grand total. That original data is exactly what lets you confirm, years later, how a used vehicle was really configured.

Window sticker vs. build sheet

The two documents describe the same factory configuration in different ways. A window sticker is written for the buyer: plain equipment descriptions, fuel-economy ratings, warranty details, and a price breakdown right down to the destination charge.

A build sheet is the factory's own assembly record — the complete list of option codes a vehicle was built with, without pricing. WindowStickerVin.com returns the window sticker whenever one is on file, and automatically falls back to the build sheet when it isn't, so you always come away with the underlying factory data either way. For a deeper comparison, see our guide on window sticker vs. build sheet.

Why check your window sticker or build sheet?

Whether you're buying a used car, selling one, arranging insurance, or just settling a curiosity, the factory record is the most reliable way to confirm exactly how a vehicle was equipped the day it was built — far more dependable than a listing description or a faded memory.

It lets you verify the trim level, the engine and drivetrain, the option packages, and individual features, and it makes it easy to tell factory-installed equipment apart from anything a dealer or previous owner added afterward. For buyers especially, it's a quick way to make sure a seller's claims actually match how the vehicle left the line.

Does adding this option require programming or just hardware?

Wheels & Tires · 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee · 310 views · 4 replies Solved

5T6 — Change Tires. This code identifies the factory tire specification or spare-wheel equipment. Browse Sales Code codes →

Nathan B. Apr 28, 2026 · Florida

My 2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee did not appear to leave the factory with the setup identified by 5T6: “Change Tires. This code identifies the factory tire specification or spare-wheel equipment” I am considering adding it. Does the retrofit normally involve control-module programming, a different harness, or additional hardware?

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Brooke W. May 1, 2026

The wording may be abbreviated because these were originally production codes rather than consumer descriptions. “Change Tires. This code identifies the factory tire specification or spare-wheel equipment” is a reasonable plain-English reading, but the exact implementation should be verified for the 2027 model.

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Mike N. May 6, 2026

For a retrofit, check the modules, wiring connectors, software configuration, and compatible part numbers first. Installing the visible component alone may not make the feature operational.

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Andrew H. May 12, 2026 Accepted answer

That code should be read as a factory configuration identifier, not necessarily a guarantee of a separate dashboard control. Some equipment operates automatically or is bundled with another system.

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Nicole C. May 13, 2026

A window sticker is helpful for customer-facing option names, while the build sheet is usually more detailed. If they disagree, the vehicle-specific dealer equipment list can help connect the sales name to 5T6.

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