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Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. Club Car CRU

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Aug 1, 2026

WinnerAries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) beats the Club Car CRU on the better price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Club Car CRU goes up to 75 mi per charge vs the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)'s 60 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) lands about $16,247 and the Club Car CRU about $30,198, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and the Club Car CRU are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. Club Car CRU

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-SIGNATURE-4-FORWARD-2WD-VS-CLUB-CAR-CRU
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Aries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)WinnerClub CarCRU
MSRP range$14,995 – $15,995$28,156
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)15 mi2
Range (high)60 mi175 mi2
Battery typelithium3agm2
Battery capacity105 Ah3
System voltage48 V3
Seats4362
Length120 in4148 in2
Width55 in469.5 in2
Height80 in476 in2
Curb weight1,402 lb4
Motor power5 kW3
Motor power (hp)10 hp2
BrakesHydraulic disc14-wheel hydraulic disc; mechanical disc park brake2
SuspensionPerformance adjustable coilovers3Independent double A-arm front, coil-spring solid rear axle with panhard rod2
Display size10 in1
Battery warranty5 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes2
Ground clearance5.5 in2
Range, normalized◆ computed~40 mi

◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.

1 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20262 SOURCE: clubcar.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20264 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)

It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Save $13,161 vs the Club Car CRU

Winner

Why it won

price$14,995 vs $28,156

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) lands at about $16,247 and the Club Car CRU at about $30,198, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)base build · FL out-the-door

Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $15,995 by trim$14,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$949.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$16,247

est. $260.44/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Club Car CRUbase build · FL out-the-door

Club Car CRUMSRP (verified)$28,156.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,739.36
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number
Out-the-door estimate$30,198

est. $484.08/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 08/2026

Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.

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Frequently asked

Is the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) or the Club Car CRU better?
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and CRU cost out the door in Florida?
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) lands at about $16,247 and the Club Car CRU at about $30,198, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.