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Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) vs. MadJax XSeries X6

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. 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 MadJax XSeries X6 on the better price.
  • 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 MadJax XSeries X6 about $19,326, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and the MadJax XSeries X6 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. MadJax XSeries X6

COMPARISON · ARIES-EV-SIGNATURE-4-FORWARD-2WD-VS-MADJAX-XSERIES-X6
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Aries EVSignature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD)WinnerMadJaxXSeries X6
MSRP range$14,995 – $15,995$17,900
Top speed25 mph1
Range (high)60 mi1
Battery typelithium2lithium3
Battery capacity105 Ah2
System voltage48 V248 V3
Seats4263
Length120 in4
Width55 in4
Height80 in4
Curb weight1,402 lb4
Motor power5 kW25 kW3
Motor power (hp)6.7 hp3
BrakesHydraulic disc1Front/rear hydraulic disc3
SuspensionPerformance adjustable coilovers2
Display size10 in110 in3
Warranty3 yr3
Battery warranty12 yr3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes5Yes6
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: ariesev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20263 SOURCE: madjax.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20264 SOURCE: golfcartresource.com · VERIFIED 08/01/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/20266 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/30/2026

◆ The verdict

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

It wins on the better price.

Save $2,905 vs the MadJax XSeries X6

Winner

Why it won

price$14,995 vs $17,900

◆ 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 MadJax XSeries X6 at about $19,326, 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.

MadJax XSeries X6base build · FL out-the-door

MadJax XSeries X6MSRP (verified)$17,900.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,124.00
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$19,326

est. $309.81/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 MadJax XSeries X6 better?
Aries EV Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) takes it. It wins on the better price.
What do the Signature 4-Forward 2WD (S4F 2WD) and XSeries X6 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 MadJax XSeries X6 at about $19,326, 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.