Rogue Carts R4 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Rogue Carts R4 takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), 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 R4 beats the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 on the better price. They sit in different divisions (value vs premium), so weigh the price gap.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Rogue Carts R4 lands about $13,067 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 about $16,039, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Rogue Carts R4 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Rogue Carts R4 vs. Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Rogue CartsR4Winner | TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $11,995 | $14,799 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 12.5 mph†3 | — |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | 40 mi✓†4 |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 40 mi†5 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lead-acid†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | — |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | 48 V†4 |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†4 |
| Length | 117 in†1 | 114 in†4 |
| Width | 46.9 in†1 | 55.6 in†4 |
| Height | 77.6 in†1 | 76 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 926 lb†1 | 1,355 lb†4 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†4 |
| Brakes | Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake†4 |
| Suspension | Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Suspension†1 | Independent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear†4 |
| Display size | 10 in†1 | — |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr†4 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†2 |
| Ground clearance | 4 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 12.3 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Save $2,804 vs the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2
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 Rogue Carts R4 lands at about $13,067 and the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 at about $16,039, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Rogue Carts R4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $209.47/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
est. $257.11/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 Rogue Carts R4 or the Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 better?
- Rogue Carts R4 takes it. It wins on the better price. These sit in different divisions (value vs. premium), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the R4 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 Rogue Carts R4 lands at about $13,067 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.