The Golf Cart Showdown

STREET-LEGAL CART SHOWDOWN · SLCS · TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA · How we make money — dealers pay for introductions; no brand pays for rank.

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range and value. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), 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.

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Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

COMPARISON · TOMBERLIN-E-MERGE-SE-E2-2-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-LX-E4-2
LAST VERIFIED 07/30/2026
TomberlinE-Merge SE E2+2TomberlinEngage LX (E4+2)
MSRP range$14,799$26,690
Top speed25 mph125 mph2
Range (low)40 mi3
Range (high)80 mi180 mi2
Battery typelead-acid3lithium2
Battery energy10 kWh2
System voltage48 V3
Seats4362
Length114 in3150 in2
Width55.6 in352.5 in2
Height76 in381 in2
Curb weight1,355 lb31,421 lb2
Motor power5 kW35 kW2
Motor power (hp)17 hp2
Brakes4-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear drum), SmartPark electric parking brake34-wheel hydraulic with Smart Park2
SuspensionIndependent dual A-arm front, adjustable shocks front and rear3Double A-arm with adjustable coil-over shocks2
Display size7 in2
Warranty5 yr35 yr2
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes1Yes2
Range, normalized◆ computed~80 mi

◆ Range, normalizedis our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125kWh/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: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/20262 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/20263 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/14/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it.

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

◆ 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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 lands at about $16,039 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) at about $28,644, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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.

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)MSRP (verified)$26,690.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,651.40
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$28,644

est. $459.17/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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 or the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) better?
Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 takes it. It wins on the better range and value. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the E-Merge SE E2+2 and Engage LX (E4+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 Tomberlin E-Merge SE E2+2 lands at about $16,039 and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) at about $28,644, 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.