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Used-car shopping around Lodi and Bergen County is easier when the choices are laid out honestly. This week at AW Auto & Truck Wholesalers on Route 46, the current inventory has four very different angles: a Ram pickup for truck shoppers, a Volkswagen Beetle Convertible for somebody who wants personality, a Ford Fusion for the daily commute, and a Cadillac XTS for comfort-minded sedan buyers. None of these are the same kind of purchase, which is exactly why they are worth comparing.

2018 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4x4 Quad Cab — $16,500

The truck pick is the 2018 Ram 1500 Big Horn 4x4 Quad Cab. It is listed at $16,500 with 129,458 miles, a blue exterior, automatic transmission, 4WD listed in the inventory feed, and a 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine. For buyers around Hackensack, Passaic, and the rest of Bergen County, this is the practical truck conversation: do you want full-size pickup usefulness without stepping into newer-truck pricing?

The right buyer should still look it over carefully. At 129,458 miles, condition matters more than any slogan. Check the cab, bed, tires, frame areas, and how it drives. What makes it interesting is the mix of current price, truck body style, and 4WD listing detail for someone who needs a pickup for workdays, home projects, or weekend use.

2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible — $16,951

The attention piece is the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 1.8T w/Sound/Nav. It is listed at $16,951 with 107,470 miles, automatic transmission, FWD, a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, and the standout Pure White/Black Roof color listed in inventory. This is not another gray crossover. It is the kind of car people stop on the lot to look at because it has a clear personality.

For North Jersey, a convertible can be a weekend car, but it can also be a daily driver for the person who wants something more fun for Route 46, local errands, or summer drives out of Lodi. The smart move is to treat it like any used convertible: inspect the roof operation, seals, interior, and overall condition in person before deciding.

2014 Ford Fusion SE FWD — $7,476

The affordable commuter in this group is the 2014 Ford Fusion SE FWD. It is listed at $7,476 with 89,335 miles, automatic transmission, a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, FWD, and a Deep Impact Blue Metallic exterior. The simple hook is strong: under $7,500 and under 90,000 miles.

That matters for shoppers coming from Passaic, Hackensack, Garfield, or Teaneck who just need a sedan that makes sense for commuting without a big payment. Do not overcomplicate it. If the goal is basic daily transportation with a reasonable mileage number for the year and a current price that stays budget-focused, this Fusion belongs on the short list.

2017 Cadillac XTS Luxury FWD — $11,831

The comfort value option is the 2017 Cadillac XTS Luxury FWD. It is listed at $11,831 with 114,742 miles, automatic transmission, FWD, a 3.6-liter V6, and Dark Adriatic Blue Metallic exterior color. This is for the buyer who wants a bigger, more comfortable sedan without paying luxury-SUV money.

As with any used luxury-brand sedan, the best approach is inspection-first. Sit in it, drive it, check the electronics you care about, and make sure the comfort and condition match what you want. At under $12,000, it gives sedan shoppers a different lane from the usual compact commuter choices.

How to choose

Pick the Ram if you need pickup usefulness. Pick the Beetle if you want personality and convertible fun. Pick the Fusion if price and commute duty matter most. Pick the Cadillac if comfort is the priority. All four are available through AW Auto & Truck Wholesalers at 23 US-46 West in Lodi, NJ. Before making the trip, verify availability first and compare the live listings so you are looking at the current price, mileage, and vehicle details.