>Hi,
>
>Shopping for a car (helping one of my kids). New car. I am looking on-line and see that new cars have Freight Delivery Charge.
>I read that this is to be expected to pay. My question: can dealers "manipulate/fix" the Freight Delivery Charge or this is set by manufacturer and a dealer has no control?
>TIA

With most manufacturers, the dealer has control of everything - selling price, delivery, prep, etc. - at least in New Jersey -except sales tax.
In New Jersey, they can give you the car gratis, but if they do, they must collect a reasonable sales tax in order for the buyer to register the car.
Some manufacturers might control how far the selling price can go down, but I don't know of any offhand.