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Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV vs. Rogue Carts R4FL

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerRogue Carts R4FL

Rogue Carts R4FL takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), 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 Rogue Carts R4FL beats the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV on the better range and price. They sit in different divisions (premium vs value), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Rogue Carts R4FL goes up to 40 mi per charge vs the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV's 30 mi.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV lands about $16,251 and the Rogue Carts R4FL about $14,657, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV and the Rogue Carts R4FL are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV vs. Rogue Carts R4FL

COMPARISON · CLUB-CAR-ONWARD-4-FORWARD-VS-ROGUE-R4FL
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Club CarOnward 4 Forward LSVRogue CartsR4FLWinner
MSRP range$14,999 – $16,999$13,495
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered—12.5 mph†3
Range (low)30 mi†130 mi†2
Range (high)30 mi†140 mi✓†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity—105 Ah†2
System voltage—51.2 V†2
Seats4†14†2
Length120 in†1135 in†2
Width49 in†151.2 in†2
Height79 in†181.5 in†2
Curb weight1,103 lb†11,025 lb†2
Motor power—5 kW†2
Brakes4 wheel hydraulic disc; Electronic Park Brake System†1Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†2
SuspensionIndependent wide-track double A-arm front with hydraulic shocks; rear leaf with drag bar†1Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†2
Display size—10 in†2
Warranty2 yr†4—
Battery warranty (total term)6 yr†5—
Battery full-replacement coverage6 yr†6—
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†7
Ground clearance7 in✓†16.7 in†2
Turning radius12 ft✓†115.4 ft†3
Range, normalized◆ computed—~43 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: clubcar.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†2 SOURCE: roguecarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†3 SOURCE: roguecarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: inventory.jeffreyalleninc.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†5 SOURCE: clubcar.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†6 SOURCE: carycartco.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†7 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ The verdict

Rogue Carts R4FL

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

Save $1,504 vs the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV

Winner

Why it won

range40 mi vs 30 miprice$13,495 vs $14,999

◆ 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 Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV lands at about $16,251 and the Rogue Carts R4FL at about $14,657, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSVbase build · FL out-the-door

Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSVMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $16,999 by trim$14,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$949.94
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$16,251

est. $260.51/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Rogue Carts R4FLbase build · FL out-the-door

Rogue Carts R4FLMSRP (verified)$13,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$859.70
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$14,657

est. $234.96/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 10/2026

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 Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV or the Rogue Carts R4FL better?
Rogue Carts R4FL takes it. It wins on the better range and price. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. value), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Onward 4 Forward LSV and R4FL 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 Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV lands at about $16,251 and the Rogue Carts R4FL at about $14,657, 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.