Up Front Research · Mid-Size ATV Comparison
CFMOTO CFORCE C4 & C5 vs Polaris Sportsman 450 & 570
The new 2027 C-Series vs America’s best-selling mid-size ATVs — power, towing, standard equipment & price.
Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.
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Quick verdict
- Choose the CFMOTO CFORCE C4 or C5 if you want the most standard equipment for the money — the C5 includes a 2,500-lb winch, 5.9″ display and full LED lighting from the factory.
- Choose the Polaris Sportsman 450 or 570 if you want the industry’s largest dealer/accessory network and proven resale — and, in the 570, the class’s strongest engine at 44 hp.
Fair-play note: the Sportsman 570 out-powers the C5 (44 vs 39 hp) — called out in the table where Polaris wins.
2027 CFMOTO CFORCE C4 & C5 vs. Polaris Sportsman 450 & 570
The new-for-2027 CFORCE C4 (408cc, 33 hp) and C5 (498cc, 39 hp) take on the best-selling mid-size ATVs in America. Same displacement class, same jobs — here’s the honest head-to-head on power, towing and standard equipment.
CFORCE C4408cc | CFORCE C5498cc Our pick | Sportsman 450H.O. | Sportsman 570 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 408cc single | 498cc single | 499cc single | 567cc single |
| Power | 33 hp | 39 hp | 33 hp | 44 hp |
| Towing | 1,350 lb | 1,350 lb | see polaris.com | see polaris.com |
| Winch standard | — | 2,500-lb standard ✓ | accessory | accessory |
| Display | 5.9″ LCD | 5.9″ LCD | analog/digital gauge | digital gauge |
| Ground clearance | 10.2″ | 10.8″ | varies by trim | varies by trim |
| Price starting MSRP | see live pricing below | see live pricing below | from ~$6,999 | from ~$7,999 |
Where the C4 & C5 make their case
Matching or beating the class benchmarks on paper, with more standard equipment for the money.
- ✓C5: the winch comes with it. A 2,500-lb winch with synthetic rope is standard on the C5 — on the Sportsman it’s an accessory you add after the sale. Add EPS-class equipment, a 5.9″ screen and LED lighting all around.
- ✓C4: real capability at the entry price. 33 hp matches the Sportsman 450 H.O., with a published 1,350-lb tow rating and the same display and LED package as the C5.
- ✓Fresh 2027 platform. The C-Series is CFMOTO’s newest ATV generation — you’re buying the first model year of the new line, not the last year of an old one.
- ●Where Polaris wins. The Sportsman is America’s best-selling ATV line for a reason: the 570’s 44 hp tops the C5’s 39, Polaris’ dealer and accessory network is the largest in the industry, and Sportsman resale values are long proven. If those matter most to you, it’s a fair pick — you’ll just buy your winch separately.
And the price is the price. Our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.
Frequently asked questions
Is the CFMOTO CFORCE C5 as powerful as the Polaris Sportsman 570?
Close, not equal: the C5’s 498cc single makes 39 hp vs the Sportsman 570’s 44 hp. The C5 answers with standard equipment — a 2,500-lb winch, 5.9″ LCD display and full LED lighting are included, where the Sportsman’s winch is an accessory.
How does the CFORCE C4 compare to the Sportsman 450?
The C4’s 408cc single makes 33 hp — the same rating Polaris publishes for the Sportsman 450 H.O. — with a published 1,350-lb tow rating, 10.2″ of ground clearance and a 5.9″ LCD display standard.
Where can I get the CFORCE C4 or C5 near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA has the first 2027 CFORCE C4 and C5 allocation arriving now, with Up Front Pricing — freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in the advertised price. Call (509) 892-6368 to reserve yours.
CFORCE C4/C5 figures are 2027 specifications from the official CFMOTO USA 2027 Off-Road brochure. Polaris Sportsman figures are from polaris.com (horsepower and starting MSRP as published August 2026), are approximate, vary by trim and model year, and should be verified before purchase. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration; Polaris MSRPs typically exclude destination and setup. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.