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Rogue Carts R4 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4

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

WinnerVerdi Motor Aspen S4

Verdi Motor Aspen S4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 beats the Rogue Carts R4 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 Rogue Carts R4 lands about $13,067 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 about $9,357, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Rogue Carts R4 and the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Rogue Carts R4 vs. Verdi Motor Aspen S4

COMPARISON · ROGUE-R4-VS-VERDI-ASPEN-S4
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Rogue CartsR4Verdi MotorAspen S4Winner
MSRP range$11,995$8,495
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered12.5 mph†3—
Range (low)30 mi†1—
Range (high)40 mi†140 mi†4
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†1105 Ah†4
System voltage51.2 V†151.7 V†4
Seats4†14†2
Length117 in†1118 in†2
Width46.9 in†153 in†2
Height77.6 in†180 in†2
Curb weight926 lb†1—
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
BrakesFour Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†14-wheel hydraulic disc†2
SuspensionFront McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Suspension†1Independent front, heavy-duty rear leaf springs†2
Display size10 in†111 in✓†2
Warranty—2 yr†5
Battery warranty (total term)—5 yr†6
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†7Yes†8
Ground clearance4 in†17.8 in✓†2
Turning radius12.3 ft†3—
Range, normalized◆ computed~43 mi~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: roguecarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: gonecoastalcartsev.com · VERIFIED 08/01/2026†3 SOURCE: roguecarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: verdimotor.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†5 SOURCE: jmgolfcars.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†6 SOURCE: elevategolfcarts.golfcartinventory.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†7 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†8 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 08/01/2026

◆ The verdict

Verdi Motor Aspen S4

It wins on the better price.

Save $3,500 vs the Rogue Carts R4

Winner

Why it won

price$8,495 vs $11,995

◆ 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,357, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Rogue Carts R4base build · FL out-the-door

Rogue Carts R4MSRP (verified)$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.

Verdi Motor Aspen S4base build · FL out-the-door

Verdi Motor Aspen S4MSRP (verified)$8,495.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$559.70
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$9,357

est. $150.00/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 Rogue Carts R4 or the Verdi Motor Aspen S4 better?
Verdi Motor Aspen S4 takes it. It wins on the better price.
What do the R4 and Aspen S4 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 Verdi Motor Aspen S4 at about $9,357, 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.