Glossary / General

destination charges

18 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Destination charges are extra fees you pay when buying a car to cover the cost of getting it from the factory to the dealership. It's like a delivery fee for your new car.

Technical Definition

Destination charges are fees that cover the cost of transporting a vehicle from the manufacturer to the dealership. This fee is typically added to the MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) and can vary based on distance and logistics.

Hear It Discussed

"...this does not include destination. Of course not. Oh, no. Shake, shake, shake of the finger..."
The BEST And WORST Cars At The 2026 Detroit Auto Show! | Ep. 320 TFL Car Chat 12:28

"Touring Onyx stickers for $47,767, with destination charges of $1,420. Now that $47,000, $48,000 is pretty close to the average price of a vehicle in the US today."
2025 Subaru Solterra Review: The Electric Subie Quick Spin 03:52

"Stalantis is only attached to like an above $3,000 destination charge on Alfa Romeo's... for 2026, it's $3,250 just in destination charges"
Mazda Sales PLUMMET & Cancel Vehicle Production | Episode 1069 CarEdge Live 27:52