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If you are shopping for a used SUV around Lodi, the right choice usually comes down to three things: budget, mileage, and whether you want AWD or 4WD for North Jersey weather. AW Auto has a few fresh SUV options that sit under, or close to, the $15k mark right now. They are not all the same kind of buy, so here is the plain-English comparison.

2021 Nissan Rogue Sport AWD SV — newer year, practical size

The 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport AWD SV is listed at $12,997 with 95,192 miles. Stock 89853N, VIN JN1BJ1BW5MW663986. This is the newest SUV in this group, and it gives you AWD in a size that still makes sense for daily driving around Lodi, Hackensack, Passaic, and Bergen County parking lots.

The Rogue Sport is a good fit for someone who wants a compact SUV feel without jumping into a bigger family hauler. At this price, the tradeoff is mileage: 95k is not low, but it is also a realistic number for a 2021 vehicle that has been driven regularly. If you want newer styling, AWD, and a manageable footprint, start here.

2017 Kia Sorento EX V6 AWD — more SUV for under $9k

The 2017 Kia Sorento EX V6 AWD is listed at $8,997 with 106,819 miles. Stock 89701N, VIN 5XYPHDA57HG223263. This one is for the shopper who wants a larger-feeling SUV and wants to keep the price under $10,000.

The mileage is over 100k, so this is not the lowest-mile option on the list. The value angle is the price and the V6 AWD setup. For a Bergen County family, a commuter who wants extra room, or someone who simply prefers a bigger SUV than a compact crossover, the Sorento deserves a look. Just be honest with yourself: if lower miles matter more than purchase price, the Sportage or CX-5-type options may be more your lane.

2018 Kia Sportage EX AWD — lower mileage, still near the budget line

The 2018 Kia Sportage EX AWD is listed at $13,212 with 63,540 miles. Stock 89841N, VIN KNDPNCAC1J7384664. This is the mileage standout in the group. You are paying more than the Sorento and Ford Escape, but you are also staying much lower on miles.

For someone who wants an AWD SUV without going older luxury or high mileage, the Sportage is probably the cleanest middle-ground choice here. It is still compact enough for daily use, but more SUV-like than a small sedan or hatchback. This is a strong fit for a local shopper who plans to keep the vehicle for a while and wants mileage to be part of the decision.

2013 Ford Escape 4WD SEL — the lowest-price SUV option

The 2013 Ford Escape 4WD SEL is listed at $4,997 with 100,751 miles. Stock 89614N, VIN 1FMCU9HX3DUB12034. This is the budget play. It is older, and shoppers should expect an older used SUV, but the price is the reason it belongs in the conversation.

If your main goal is keeping cash outlay down while still getting SUV utility and 4WD listed on the vehicle, the Escape may make sense. It is not the newest, lowest-mile, or most premium choice. It is the practical answer for someone trying to stay close to $5k and still get an SUV instead of a small car.

How to choose

Pick the Rogue Sport if you want the newest year and AWD under $13k. Pick the Sorento if you want more size and a V6 AWD SUV under $9k. Pick the Sportage if lower mileage is your priority and you can stay around $13k. Pick the Escape if price matters most and you want to stay near $5k.

All four are available through AW Auto & Truck Wholesalers at 23 US-46 West in Lodi, NJ. Inventory changes quickly, so verify availability before you make the drive.