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E-Z-GO Liberty 4F vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Jul 24, 2026

WinnerTomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better power. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 beats the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F on the better power.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F lands about $14,661 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 about $16,039, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the E-Z-GO Liberty 4F and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

E-Z-GO Liberty 4F vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

COMPARISON · EZGO-LIBERTY-4F-VS-TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E2-2
LAST VERIFIED 07/24/2026
E-Z-GOLiberty 4FTomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2Winner
MSRP range$13,499 – $16,299$14,799
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi3
Range (high)80 mi2
Battery typelithium4lead-acid3
System voltage56.7 V448 V3
Seats4443
Length119 in4114 in3
Width47 in455.6 in3
Height76.2 in476 in3
Curb weight1,166 lb41,355 lb3
Motor power3.3 kW45 kW3
Motor power (hp)4.4 hp4
BrakesRegenerative IntelliBrake service braking, automatic electro-magnetic parking brake44-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake3
SuspensionIndependent A-arm coil-over front, mono-leaf with hydraulic shock rear4Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear3
Display size10 in4
Warranty5 yr3
Battery warranty8 yr5
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1Yes2
Ground clearance6.5 in4
1 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/24/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20263 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20264 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/24/20265 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/24/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2

It wins on the better power.

Winner

Why it won

power5 kW vs 3.3 kW

◆ 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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4F lands at about $14,661 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $16,039, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

E-Z-GO Liberty 4Fbase build · FL out-the-door

E-Z-GO Liberty 4FMSRP from (verified) — ranges to $16,299 by trim$13,499.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$859.94
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$14,661

est. $235.02/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2MSRP (verified)$14,799.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$937.94
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$16,039

est. $257.11/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 07/2026

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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4F or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better power.
What do the Liberty 4F and E-Merge SE E2+2 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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4F lands at about $14,661 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $16,039, 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.