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If you're shopping used around Lodi, Route 46, Hackensack, Passaic, or the rest of Bergen County, the right choice usually comes down to what you actually need every week. AWD for bad-weather commuting is different from truck capability. A low-mile minivan is different from a higher-mile three-row SUV at a lower price.

Here are five active AW Auto picks from the latest inventory update, with the tradeoffs kept plain.

2019 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LT — $13,113

The Equinox is the easy first look if you want a compact SUV with AWD and lower mileage. This 2019 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LT has 51,636 miles and is listed at $13,113. For a Bergen County commuter, that checks the big boxes: SUV size without going huge, AWD for rain and winter mornings, and mileage that is still modest for the model year.

It is the most straightforward daily-driver pick in this group. If your week is Lodi to Hackensack, Route 46, school pickup, grocery runs, and weekend errands, this is the one to compare first.

2019 Nissan Titan XD 4x4 Diesel Crew Cab SL — $24,267

The Titan XD is for a different buyer. This 2019 Nissan Titan XD 4x4 Diesel Crew Cab SL has 95,084 miles and is listed at $24,267. The source inventory supports the important facts: 4WD, diesel fuel, Crew Cab SL trim, pickup body style, and a V8 diesel listing.

I'm not going to quote tow or payload numbers here because they need to be verified by exact equipment before anyone should rely on them. The useful takeaway is simpler: if you're comparing regular pickups but you know you want diesel and 4x4, this Titan XD deserves a look. Contractors, landscapers, and truck buyers who need cab space should put it on the short list.

2014 Lincoln MKZ FWD — $8,742

Not everyone needs an SUV. This 2014 Lincoln MKZ FWD has 78,308 miles and is listed at $8,742. It is a White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat sedan with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder listed in inventory.

The value angle is simple: under $9,000, reasonable mileage for the year, and a more comfortable sedan feel than many basic commuter cars in the same price range. The tradeoff is also simple. It is FWD, not AWD, and it will not give you the cargo height or seating position of an SUV. If you don't need those things, the MKZ could be the smarter buy.

2018 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD — $9,997

The Mazda CX-9 is the family-value pick with the clearest mileage tradeoff. This 2018 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD has 147,523 miles and is listed at $9,997. It gives you AWD and a larger SUV layout at a price that sits under $10,000.

That mileage matters. A shopper should look at service history, drive it, listen carefully, and make sure the condition matches the price. For the right buyer, the appeal is obvious: three-row AWD usefulness without spending close to $20,000. But this is not the low-mile choice. It's the lower-price, higher-mile family SUV choice.

2012 Kia Sedona LX — $7,999

The quiet practical pick is the 2012 Kia Sedona LX. It has 63,624 miles and is listed at $7,999. The body type is passenger minivan, and that matters for families who care more about space than image.

A minivan is still hard to beat if you need easy passenger access, room for kids, bags, sports gear, or work supplies. This Sedona is older than the SUVs above, but the mileage is low for a 2012. If budget and space are the main needs, it belongs near the top of the list.

how to choose

Start with the job. For a low-mile AWD daily SUV, look at the Equinox. For diesel 4x4 truck needs, look at the Titan XD. For comfort under $9,000, compare the Lincoln MKZ. For three-row AWD on a tighter budget, look at the Mazda CX-9 and be honest about the mileage. For family space under $8,000, the Kia Sedona is the practical play.

All five are active inventory at AW Auto Truck Wholesalers, 23 US-46 West in Lodi, NJ. Call (551) 345-8100 or stop by to compare them in person.