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 If you are shopping around Lodi, Bergen County, Passaic, Hackensack, or the Route 46 corridor, the latest affordable choices at A&W Auto & Truck Wholesalers cover a few very different needs. We have a 4WD crew-cab pickup, two all-wheel-drive daily-driver options, and a lower-mile sedan that keeps the budget under $9,000. The best pick depends less on the badge and more on how you actually drive.

2016 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD SuperCrew: truck utility at a value price The 2016 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD SuperCrew is listed at $10,997 with 204,350 miles. It is a black pickup with automatic transmission, a 3.5-liter V6, 4WD, and the SuperCrew cab layout. The mileage is high at 204,350, and we would rather say that clearly up front. The reason to look at this truck is the combination of crew-cab space, four-wheel drive, and an asking price right around eleven thousand dollars.

This is the one for someone who needs a pickup for work, weekend hauling, winter road confidence, or family-and-job-site flexibility without stepping into newer-truck money. If you are comparing it in person, pay attention to the normal truck questions: frame condition, tires, brakes, bed wear, and how it drives cold and warm. For the right buyer, the value is in getting real truck usefulness at a lower entry price.

2016 Audi A4 quattro Premium Plus: AWD comfort under 100K miles The 2016 Audi A4 quattro 2.0T Premium Plus is listed at $10,997 with 94,125 miles. It has all-wheel drive, automatic transmission, gray exterior, and a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. Among this group, it is the premium-feeling commuter choice and it is also under 100,000 miles.

For North Jersey driving, quattro all-wheel drive is useful for wet roads, winter mornings, and highway commuting. This Audi makes sense for someone who wants a comfortable sedan with a nicer interior feel but does not want a big luxury-car payment. The smart move is to compare condition and maintenance history in person, because luxury-brand value depends on how the car has been cared for.

2018 Subaru Crosstrek Premium: small AWD SUV practicality The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 2.0i Premium CVT is listed at $10,497 with 141,506 miles. It is a dark gray AWD sport utility with automatic transmission and a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. This is the practical choice if you want hatchback size, SUV ride height, and Subaru all-wheel drive in one package.

The Crosstrek fits commuters, students, small families, and anyone who wants something easy to park but still useful for errands, bad weather, and weekend runs. The mileage is 141,506, so buyers should judge it the same way they should judge any used Subaru: condition, service records, how it drives, and whether the price works for the miles.

2014 Ford Fusion SE: lower miles and simple sedan value The 2014 Ford Fusion SE FWD is listed at $8,997 with 89,335 miles. It is a Deep Impact Blue Metallic sedan with automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, and a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. At 89,335 miles, it has the lowest mileage in this group and the lowest listed price of the four.

This is the straightforward commuter option. It does not give you AWD like the Audi or Subaru, and it does not give you truck utility like the F-150. What it does offer is a practical sedan layout, lower mileage for the age, and a price under $9,000. For someone focused on daily transportation around Lodi, Garfield, Hackensack, or Passaic, that may be exactly the point.

Which one should you test drive first? If you need a truck, start with the F-150. If you want AWD comfort and a premium feel, look at the Audi A4. If you want small-SUV practicality with AWD, compare the Crosstrek. If your priority is lower mileage and a simple sedan price, put the Fusion first.

All four are available through A&W Auto & Truck Wholesalers at 23 US-46 West, Lodi, NJ 07644. Inventory can move quickly, so call ahead or message us before coming in to verify availability, current price, financing options, and to set up a test drive.