Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) vs. Costa Carts 400LF
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 8, 2026
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) 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 Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) beats the Costa Carts 400LF 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 Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands about $15,509 and the Costa Carts 400LF about $21,022, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) and the Costa Carts 400LF are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) vs. Costa Carts 400LF
LAST VERIFIED 10/08/2026
| Club CarOnward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)Winner | Costa Carts400LF | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $14,299MSRP | $19,500dealer price |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 30 mi†1 | — |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | — | 230 Ah†2 |
| System voltage | — | 64 V†2 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†4 |
| Length | 108 in†1 | 125 in†2 |
| Width | 48.8 in†1 | 50.5 in†2 |
| Height | 76 in†1 | 81 in†2 |
| Curb weight | 954 lb†1 | 1,356 lb†2 |
| Motor power | 3.5 kW†1 | — |
| Motor power (hp) | 4.7 hp†1 | — |
| Brakes | Front hydraulic disc, self-adjusting rear drum; electronic park brake†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic disc†2 |
| Suspension | Independent A-arm front with hydraulic shocks, track-bar rear†1 | 4-wheel independent, 2.5" lift†4 |
| Display size | — | 13 in†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 6 yr†5 | — |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | 6 yr†6 | — |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†7 |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 9.3 ft†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | — | ~118 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price.
Save $5,201 vs the Costa Carts 400LF
Why it won
◆ 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 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands at about $15,509 and the Costa Carts 400LF at about $21,022, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium)base build · FL out-the-door
est. $248.62/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Costa Carts 400LFbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $336.99/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
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 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) or the Costa Carts 400LF better?
- Club Car Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) takes it. It wins on the better price.
- What do the Onward 4 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) and 400LF 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 Passenger LSV (HP Lithium) lands at about $15,509 and the Costa Carts 400LF at about $21,022, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.