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 Shopping for a used SUV in North Jersey usually comes down to mission first. Some buyers want the fun choice: something with real personality, 4WD confidence, and a weekend feel even when it is just parked on Route 46. Others want the practical answer: AWD, Honda familiarity, room for daily errands, and a price that does not feel out of reach. Two fresh AW Auto listings updated on 7/13 line up with those two different buyers: a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4 and a 2015 Honda CR-V AWD Touring.

2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4: the fun SUV choice

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4 is listed at $19,998 with 105,464 miles. It has a 3.6 liter V6, automatic transmission, 4WD, and a Sting-Gray Clearcoat exterior. For shoppers around Lodi, Hackensack, Passaic, and the rest of Bergen County, the Wrangler is not the anonymous SUV in the parking lot. It is the one you buy because you like the way it looks, you want 4WD capability, and you do not mind a vehicle with a little more character than a standard crossover.

The honest tradeoff is that a Wrangler is a lifestyle SUV. It can be daily driven, but the right buyer should be realistic about ride feel, fuel use, parking, tire condition, and general wear. At 105,464 miles, the price reflects a used Wrangler with miles already on it, not a garage-kept showpiece. That is not a bad thing; it just means the test drive and inspection matter. If you want something that can handle weekday driving and still feel right for summer weekends, this Sahara is the one to look at first.

2015 Honda CR-V AWD Touring: the practical daily-driver pick

The 2015 Honda CR-V AWD Touring is listed at $12,997 with 133,272 miles. It has AWD, an automatic transmission, a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine, and a white exterior. This is the more practical side of the same SUV conversation. A CR-V is for the buyer who wants an easy daily driver, manageable size, useful cargo space, and all-weather traction without moving into a larger truck-based SUV.

The Touring trim gives this CR-V a stronger buyer appeal than a basic compact SUV, but the main point is still simple: it is an AWD Honda SUV under $13,000. For a Bergen County commuter, a small family, or someone replacing an older sedan before winter, that is a useful combination. The mileage is real, so shoppers should ask good maintenance questions and drive it like they would actually use it: local streets, highway speed, braking, parking, and stop-and-go traffic.

Quick decision guide

Choose the Wrangler if personality matters most. It is the better fit for someone who wants 4WD, Jeep styling, and a vehicle that feels different from every other crossover in the lot. Choose the CR-V if the budget is tighter and the priority is daily practicality. It costs about $7,000 less than the Wrangler based on current asking prices, and it answers the everyday SUV question more directly.

Another way to think about it: the Wrangler is the emotional choice that can still do daily duty for the right person. The CR-V is the practical choice that makes sense when you want AWD and Honda familiarity without spending newer-SUV money.

What to check before buying

On the Wrangler, pay close attention to tires, brakes, steering feel, underbody condition, 4WD operation, and any signs of hard use. A used Wrangler can be a great buy, but you want to know how it was treated. On the CR-V, focus on maintenance records, smooth transmission behavior, brake feel, tire condition, suspension noise, and whether the AWD system feels normal on the road. For both SUVs, confirm current availability, review the vehicle history, and take a proper test drive before deciding.

Both vehicles are at AW Auto & Truck Wholesalers, 23 US-46 West, Lodi NJ. Call (551) 345-8100 or stop by to compare them in person while they are still available.