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Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV vs. Verdi Motor Aspen F4

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

WinnerVerdi Motor Aspen F4

Verdi Motor Aspen F4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 goes up to 65 mi per charge vs the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV's 50 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 about $13,067, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV and the Verdi Motor Aspen F4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV vs. Verdi Motor Aspen F4

COMPARISON · CLUB-CAR-ONWARD-4-FORWARD-VS-VERDI-ASPEN-F4
LAST VERIFIED 08/01/2026
Club CarOnward 4 Forward LSVVerdi MotorAspen F4Winner
MSRP range$14,999 – $16,999$11,995 – $12,995
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)30 mi1
Range (high)50 mi165 mi2
Battery typelithium1lithium2
Battery capacity150 Ah2
System voltage51.7 V2
Seats4143
Length120 in1118 in2
Width49 in153 in2
Height79 in180 in2
Curb weight1,103 lb1
Motor power5 kW2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc with electric parking brake (Smart Auto-Hold)4
SuspensionIndependent front; heavy-duty rear leaf springs2
Display size11 in2
Warranty3 yr4
Battery warranty5 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1Yes5
Ground clearance7 in17.8 in2
Range, normalized◆ computed~62 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 08/01/20262 SOURCE: gonecoastalcartsev.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: verdimotor.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20264 SOURCE: jmgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20265 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

Verdi Motor Aspen F4

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

Save $3,004 vs the Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV

Winner

Why it won

range65 mi vs 50 miprice$11,995 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 at about $13,067, 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.

Verdi Motor Aspen F4base build · FL out-the-door

Verdi Motor Aspen F4MSRP from (verified) — ranges to $12,995 by trim$11,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$769.70
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$13,067

est. $209.47/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 Club Car Onward 4 Forward LSV or the Verdi Motor Aspen F4 better?
Verdi Motor Aspen F4 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 Aspen F4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen F4 at about $13,067, 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.