What is a "destination charge"?

What is a "destination charge"?

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A destination charge is a fee that comes from the manufacturer, and basically it's to cover the cost of delivering the vehicle from the factory to the dealership when you're looking at the vehicle. That fee is automatically passed on to the consumer.