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Destination charge
/dˌɛstɪnˈeɪʃən tʃˈɑːdʒ/
/dˌɛstɪnˈeɪʃən tʃˈɑːɹdʒ/
Destination charge
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a fee that covers the cost of transporting a new vehicle from the factory to the dealership
Example
The destination charge for my friend's new SUV was $1,200.
When buying a new car, you must pay a destination charge in addition to the price of the car.
The salesperson explained that the destination charge is mandatory for all new cars.
Many people forget to include the destination charge when calculating the total cost of a new vehicle.
Even if the car dealership is nearby, the destination charge remains the same.