Glossary / General

destination fee

19 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Destination fee is a small extra cost that goes into getting the car from the factory to the dealer.

Technical Definition

A destination fee is a fixed charge added to the MSRP to cover shipping and handling costs from the factory to the dealership.

Hear It Discussed

"The STX, which replaced XLT, starts at $65,500, but destinations $2,200 on a Ford now. That seems like a lot of money."
[Archive] BRIEFLY: US Sales, Mercedes AI, Tesla Ads & more | 12 Oct 2025 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 02:57

"So the base model is $48,895 with destination fees."
New Lexus ES, Airbag Thefts on the Rise, Best Adventure Vehicles Car Stuff Podcast 17:40

"Some vehicles that are produced in the United States get a $2,500 or more destination fee, and they only travel 15 miles from the final assembly plant to the local dealer. ... So if you need to..."
The Secret Way Automakers SCREW Customers | Episode 1067 CarEdge Live 07:12