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If you are shopping used SUVs around Lodi, Route 46, Hackensack, Passaic, or the rest of Bergen County, the right choice usually comes down to a simple question: do you want the lowest price, the newer model year, the lower mileage, or the drivetrain setup that fits your daily routine? A&W Auto has several active SUV choices that answer that question in different ways. Here is a practical comparison of four current units: a 2011 Lexus RX 350 AWD, a 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport AWD SV, a 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Select Package AWD, and a 2020 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4.

2011 Lexus RX 350 AWD: lower mileage for the year, under $13k

The 2011 Lexus RX 350 AWD 4dr is listed at $12,997 with 91,202 miles. It is a Starfire Pearl sport utility with an automatic transmission, gasoline 3.5L V6 engine, and AWD. For a local shopper who wants an SUV with a Lexus nameplate without jumping into late-model pricing, this RX is the value lane. The model year is older than the others in this group, but the mileage is lower than the Nissan Rogue Sport and Jeep Compass listed here. That makes it worth a look for someone who is comparing price, miles, and AWD more than the newest body style.

2021 Nissan Rogue Sport AWD SV: newer year, manageable size

The 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport AWD SV is listed at $13,497 with 95,192 miles. It is a Gun Metallic sport utility with an automatic transmission, gasoline 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, and AWD. This is the choice for shoppers who want a newer-year SUV but do not necessarily want a larger vehicle. Around Bergen County, that can matter. Parking in Hackensack, commuting through Passaic, and daily Route 46 driving do not always call for the biggest SUV on the lot. Compared with the 2011 Lexus, the Rogue Sport is ten model years newer, but it also has slightly higher mileage and a slightly higher price.

2023 Mazda CX-5 AWD: latest model year in this comparison

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Select Package AWD is listed at $20,997 with 70,626 miles. It is a Machine Gray Metallic sport utility with an automatic transmission, gasoline 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, and AWD. This is the highest-priced SUV in this comparison, but it is also the newest and has the lowest mileage of the four. That is the tradeoff: you pay more up front, but you are looking at a 2023 model with 70,626 miles instead of an older SUV over or near the 90k to 110k range. For a shopper trying to stay in a late-model AWD SUV, this CX-5 is the one to compare first.

2020 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4: budget 4WD angle

The 2020 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4 is listed at $10,497 with 109,590 miles. It is a Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat sport utility with an automatic transmission, gasoline 2.4L 4-cylinder engine, and 4WD. This is the lowest price of the four SUVs here, and it is the only one listed with 4WD instead of AWD. The mileage is the highest in this group, so the smart buyer should weigh the lower price against the odometer. For someone looking near the $10k range and wanting a 2020 SUV with 4WD, the Compass gives you a clear budget-focused option.

Which one should you compare first?

If your priority is the newest year and lowest mileage in this group, start with the 2023 Mazda CX-5. If you want a newer AWD SUV at a lower price than the Mazda, the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport belongs on the list. If you want an AWD Lexus RX under $13k with 91,202 miles, the 2011 RX 350 is the value comparison. If keeping the price closer to $10k matters most and you want 4WD, the 2020 Jeep Compass is the budget pick. The best next step is simple: confirm availability, compare the numbers side by side, and see which SUV feels right for your Lodi and Bergen County driving.