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 If you are shopping in North Jersey and want extra traction without jumping into a $20,000-plus SUV payment, the smart move is to compare by use case instead of chasing one generic “best” pick. AWD and 4WD shoppers around Lodi do not all need the same vehicle. One person wants a compact daily driver for Route 46 and Bergen County parking. Another wants a premium SUV feel without premium money. Someone else wants a more rugged weekend choice.

AW Auto currently has four live AWD/4WD value options close to the $12k range: a 2018 FIAT 500X Trekking AWD, a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium AWD, a 2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i AWD, and a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4WD. Here is the practical way to sort them.

2018 FIAT 500X Trekking AWD: compact AWD without going big

The FIAT 500X is the smallest-feeling choice in this group, and that is the appeal. This 2018 FIAT 500X Trekking AWD is listed at $11,997 with 63,464 miles. The inventory listing shows it as an AWD Sport Utility in Blue Sky Metallic, VIN ZFBCFYCB2JP660611.

For a Lodi, Garfield, or Hackensack buyer who wants AWD but does not want a large SUV, this is the one to consider first. The mileage is the lowest of the four vehicles in this guide, and the price keeps it under $12k. It is a good fit for someone who mainly needs a daily driver, easier parking, and winter-weather confidence without paying for more size than they use.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek: lowest price, higher mileage

The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium CVT is listed at $9,997 with 141,886 miles. It is an AWD Sport Utility in Crystal White Pearl, VIN JF2GTAEC2KH313314. The big point here is price: it is the lowest-priced vehicle in this group.

The tradeoff is mileage. At 141,886 miles, shoppers should approach it with the right expectations and ask the normal used-car questions during a visit. For someone who wants AWD utility near $10k and is comfortable evaluating a higher-mile vehicle, it deserves a look. It may fit a buyer who values Subaru’s small crossover format and wants a practical Bergen County runaround at the lowest spend of these four.

2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i: premium AWD under $12k

The 2016 BMW X3 xDrive28i AWD is listed at $11,997 with 70,737 miles. The listing shows it as an AWD Sport Utility in Alpine White, VIN 5UXWX9C56G0D90194. This is the premium-value play in the group.

If you are comparing mainstream used SUVs at this budget, the X3 asks a fair question: would you rather have a basic newer-feeling crossover, or a BMW SUV with xDrive/AWD and just over 70k miles? Keep the decision grounded. Do not buy it only for the badge. Buy it if the size, mileage, price, and test drive make sense for your commute and your budget.

2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: 4WD with a different personality

The 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4WD is listed at $10,596 with 118,709 miles. Inventory shows it as a 4WD Sport Utility in Black, VIN 1C4BJWCG6DL592560. This is not trying to be the same kind of daily crossover as the FIAT, Subaru, or BMW.

The Wrangler is for the buyer who wants the Jeep personality first: a more rugged 4WD choice, a weekend-friendly feel, and something different from the typical commuter SUV. It can still be considered by daily drivers, but the smart move is to test drive it and decide whether that Wrangler character fits your routine around Lodi, Passaic, and Bergen County roads.

Quick way to choose

• Want the lowest mileage under $12k? Start with the FIAT 500X at 63,464 miles.
• Want the lowest price? Look at the Subaru Crosstrek at $9,997.
• Want premium AWD value? The BMW X3 is $11,997 with 70,737 miles.
• Want 4WD and Jeep character? The Wrangler Rubicon is $10,596.

All four are different answers to the same North Jersey shopping problem: traction, usefulness, and value without overspending. Availability can change quickly, so verify the vehicle first, then come see it at AW Auto & Truck Wholesalers, 23 US-46 West, Lodi NJ, or call (551) 345-8100.