Destination Charge

Category: finance

A mandatory fee charged by the manufacturer to cover the cost of shipping the vehicle from the factory to the dealership.

Destination charges are not dealer-added profit; they are set by the manufacturer for the specific model. They are non-negotiable and apply to every single customer, regardless of how close they live to the assembly plant.

Common Examples

• The destination charge for our SUV was listed clearly on the Monroney window sticker as a non-negotiable factory shipping expense.
• Always look for the destination charge listed on the manufacturer window sticker so you can accurately model your out-the-door price.