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 If you're shopping for an AWD SUV around Lodi or Bergen County, the right choice depends less on the badge and more on the tradeoff you're willing to make. AW Auto has four AWD SUVs in stock right now that sit in four different lanes: a budget crossover, a family-size SUV, a lower-mile premium compact SUV, and a BMW X5 priced under $19,000.

The four vehicles are the 2017 Buick Encore AWD Preferred at $4,799 with 172,211 miles, the 2017 Kia Sorento EX V6 AWD at $9,497 with 106,819 miles, the 2019 Lincoln MKC Standard AWD at $13,997 with 61,128 miles, and the 2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i AWD at $18,997 with 147,702 miles. All four are active in the current inventory file. All four have AWD listed. The decision comes down to budget, size, mileage, and how much premium feel matters to you.

2017 Buick Encore AWD Preferred: the budget AWD question

The Buick Encore is the least expensive of the group at $4,799. It has 172,211 miles, automatic transmission, a 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, and AWD. The exterior color is silver. This is the kind of vehicle a buyer should look at with a practical mindset: the price is low, the mileage is high, and the value depends on how it checks out in person.

For a Lodi buyer who wants AWD without spending close to $10,000, the Encore gives you an entry point. It makes sense for shorter local driving, parking in tight Bergen County spots, and keeping the purchase price down. The smart move is to inspect it carefully, test drive it, and be honest about the mileage. At this price, that tradeoff is the whole point.

2017 Kia Sorento EX V6 AWD: family-size room under $10,000

The Kia Sorento sits in the middle of the practical lane. It is listed at $9,497 with 106,819 miles. The inventory lists it as an EX V6 AWD with an automatic transmission and a 3.3-liter V6 engine. The exterior color is Remington Red.

This is the one to look at if you want more SUV than the Encore but still want to stay under $10,000. The Sorento gives shoppers a family-size AWD option without moving into the higher price range. For Bergen County families comparing price, space, and mileage, this one has the cleanest balance on paper: under $10,000, AWD, V6, and mileage that is much lower than the Encore and the BMW X5.

2019 Lincoln MKC Standard AWD: lower miles and premium compact feel

The Lincoln MKC is listed at $13,997 with 61,128 miles. It has AWD, automatic transmission, and a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine in the inventory file. The exterior color is listed as blue.

If mileage matters most, this Lincoln is the standout of the four. It costs more than the Encore and Sorento, but it has far fewer miles. It is also newer than both. For a buyer who wants an AWD compact SUV with a more premium feel but does not want to jump to a newer luxury SUV payment, the MKC is the sensible middle ground.

2021 BMW X5 xDrive40i AWD: premium badge, honest mileage

The BMW X5 is listed at $18,997 with 147,702 miles. The inventory lists it as an xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle with AWD, automatic transmission, a 3.0-liter straight-six engine, and gasoline/mild electric hybrid fuel type. The exterior color is Dark Graphite Metallic.

This X5 is not priced like a low-mile luxury SUV because it is not one. The mileage is the reason it lands under $19,000. That does not make it a bad fit; it just makes it a specific fit. It is for the shopper who wants the BMW size, look, and premium SUV feel, but is comfortable evaluating a higher-mile vehicle before buying.

how to choose between the four

Start with budget. If staying under $5,000 is the priority, the Buick Encore is the one to inspect first. If you need a family-size AWD SUV under $10,000, the Kia Sorento is the cleanest match. If you want lower mileage and a premium compact SUV feel, the Lincoln MKC is the strongest paper value. If you want the most premium SUV here and understand the mileage tradeoff, the BMW X5 is the one to test drive.

There is no single winner because these four SUVs solve different problems. A Passaic commuter trying to keep the price down may not shop the same way as a Hackensack family that needs more space. A Bergen County buyer who wants a lower-mile premium crossover may look past the Buick and Kia and go straight to the Lincoln. Someone who has wanted an X5 may see the BMW price and decide the mileage is worth checking in person.

Come see them at AW Auto Truck Wholesalers, 23 US-46 West in Lodi, NJ. Call (551) 345-8100 and ask what is still available before you come in.