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AW Auto had several useful Aug 11 inventory updates, and the common thread is simple: North Jersey buyers are still looking for traction, space, and everyday usefulness without stepping into new-car pricing. Four vehicles stand out for different reasons: a 2018 Audi Q7, a 2021 Honda Ridgeline, a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek, and a 2018 Mazda CX-5. All four are active in inventory, all four list AWD, and each one fits a different Bergen County driving need.

2018 Audi Q7 Premium Plus: three-row luxury value

The 2018 Audi Q7 3.0 TFSI Premium Plus is listed at $14,015 with 93,566 miles. It is an AWD sport utility in Orca Black Metallic with an automatic transmission and a 3.0-liter V6. For a Lodi or Bergen County family that wants three-row space and a premium badge without a huge luxury-SUV payment, this is the value play. The tradeoff is mileage: 93,566 miles is something to look at honestly, but the price reflects that.

2021 Honda Ridgeline Sport AWD: pickup usefulness, easier daily manners

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline Sport AWD is listed at $18,997 with 120,392 miles. It is a pickup truck in Platinum White Pearl with an automatic transmission and a 3.5-liter V6. The Ridgeline makes sense for someone who needs a truck bed but does not want to drive a rough, oversized truck every day on Route 46, through Hackensack, or around Passaic. It gives you pickup practicality with a more daily-driver-friendly angle.

2019 Subaru Crosstrek Premium: small AWD crossover value

The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium CVT is listed at $12,497 with 125,975 miles. It is an AWD sport utility in Sunshine Orange with an automatic transmission and a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. This is the smallest-feeling option in the group, which can be a plus if you care about parking, commuting, and keeping the price down. At $12,497, it is the lowest-priced of these four picks, with the mileage being the main tradeoff.

2018 Mazda CX-5 Sport AWD: lower-mile compact SUV under $15k

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 Sport AWD is listed at $14,902 with 71,687 miles. It is a sport utility in Sonic Silver Metallic with an automatic transmission and a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. This is the practical sweet spot if you want a compact SUV with AWD, usable size, and noticeably lower mileage than the Ridgeline or Crosstrek. For shoppers trying to stay under $15,000, 71,687 miles is the number that makes this Mazda worth a close look.

Which one should you look at first?

If you need the most family space and like a premium feel, start with the Audi Q7. If you need a pickup bed but want something easier to live with every day, look at the Honda Ridgeline. If your priority is the lowest price with AWD, the Subaru Crosstrek belongs on the list. If you want a lower-mile AWD SUV under $15k, the Mazda CX-5 is the cleanest practical fit.

Inventory changes quickly, especially when a vehicle hits the right price-mileage lane. Call AW Auto & Truck Wholesalers or stop by 23 US-46 West in Lodi, NJ to verify availability and compare them in person.