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Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026

WinnerBintelli Nexus 4 Forward

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. 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 Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward beats the Garia Via 4-Seater on the better price and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward carries 4 years vs the Garia Via 4-Seater's 3.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward lands about $18,367 and the Garia Via 4-Seater about $27,106, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward and the Garia Via 4-Seater are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward vs. Garia Via 4-Seater

COMPARISON · BINTELLI-NEXUS-4-FORWARD-VS-GARIA-VIA-4
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
BintelliNexus 4 ForwardWinnerGariaVia 4-Seater
MSRP range$16,995$25,239 – $33,087
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)30 mi†1—
Range (high)40 mi†140 mi†2
Battery type—lithium†2
System voltage72 V†148 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length112.8 in†1126 in†2
Width44.4 in†148 in†2
Height82.8 in†173 in†2
Curb weight—1,200 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†18 kW✓†2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc†1Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes on all four wheels†2
SuspensionIndependent front, coil-spring rear with hydraulic shocks†1Front double-wishbone with coilovers; rear live axle with trailing links, Panhard rod and coilovers†2
Warranty4 yr✓†13 yr†2
Battery warranty—5 yr†2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†3
Charge time—7 hr†2
Ground clearance4.5 in†1—
Turning radius—11 ft†2
†1 SOURCE: bintelli.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†2 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026†3 SOURCE: garia.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward

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

Save $8,244 vs the Garia Via 4-Seater

Winner

Why it won

price$16,995 vs $25,239warranty4-yr vs 3-yr

◆ 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 Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward lands at about $18,367 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forwardbase build · FL out-the-door

Bintelli Nexus 4 ForwardMSRP (verified)$16,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,069.70
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$18,367

est. $294.43/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Garia Via 4-Seaterbase build · FL out-the-door

Garia Via 4-SeaterMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $33,087 by trim$25,239.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,564.34
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$27,106

est. $434.51/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 09/2026

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 Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward or the Garia Via 4-Seater better?
Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward takes it. It wins on the better price and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Nexus 4 Forward and Via 4-Seater 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 Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward lands at about $18,367 and the Garia Via 4-Seater at about $27,106, 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.