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Friday used-car shopping around Lodi usually comes down to one question: what problem are you actually trying to solve? Some Bergen County shoppers want AWD for wet Route 46 mornings and winter confidence. Some need family space without jumping into a big payment. Others just want a simple commuter at a price that still makes sense.

The latest AW Auto inventory update has a few practical options that fit those different needs. None of these should be treated like a one-size-fits-all answer. Mileage, age, drivetrain, and price all matter. Here is a plain buyer guide using the current listing facts so you can decide which direction is worth a closer look.

AWD SUV value under $10k: 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4L AWD

If your first filter is “AWD SUV under $10,000,” the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.4L AWD is probably the cleanest starting point in this group. It is listed at $9,799 with 105,218 miles, an automatic transmission, gasoline 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, Pearl White exterior, and 25 listing photos. For shoppers commuting from Lodi to Hackensack, Passaic, Teaneck, or Fair Lawn, that combination is easy to understand: newer than the budget SUVs here, AWD listed in the drivetrain, and still below the $10k line.

The tradeoff is mileage. At 105k miles, it is not a low-mile SUV, and buyers should look it over the same way they would any used AWD vehicle: check how it drives, review what is shown in the listing, and ask the store what is available before making the trip. The upside is that it gives you AWD SUV usefulness without moving into a much higher price bracket.

Lower price 4WD SUV: 2010 Jeep Liberty Sport

The 2010 Jeep Liberty Sport is the budget 4WD-angle SUV in the update. The listing trim reads 4WD 4dr Sport, and it is priced at $5,997 with 123,671 miles. It has a Blue exterior, automatic transmission, gasoline V6 engine, and 21 listing photos. For a shopper who wants SUV height and winter-minded usefulness but is trying to stay close to a cash-car budget, this is the “keep the payment down” option.

Be honest about what that means. It is older than the Hyundai, and the mileage is higher than some shoppers may want. The reason to consider it is not because it is the newest or most refined choice. The reason is price. If your budget is strict and you want a sport-utility vehicle with 4WD in the trim description, this is worth a direct look on the lot.

AWD but higher mileage: 2015 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD

The 2015 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD brings another AWD SUV choice under $9k. It is listed at $8,997 with 158,488 miles, a Crystal White Mica exterior, automatic transmission, gasoline 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, and 25 listing photos. The value hook is simple: AWD, SUV body style, and a price that stays under $9,000.

The mileage is the main conversation. At 158k miles, this is for a buyer who is comfortable evaluating an older, higher-mile vehicle carefully instead of stretching for something newer. Compared with the Santa Fe Sport, the Mazda costs less, but the mileage gap is significant. That is exactly the kind of tradeoff worth seeing in person.

Family space value: 2012 Kia Sedona LX

Not every practical shopper needs an SUV. The 2012 Kia Sedona LX is listed at $7,999 with only 63,624 miles. It is a passenger minivan with a Bright Silver exterior, automatic transmission, gasoline V6 engine, and 22 listing photos. For families around Lodi, Garfield, Palisades Park, or Bergen County who care more about usable space than image, that mileage is the reason this van deserves attention.

The tradeoff is age and body style. Some shoppers automatically skip minivans, but that can be a mistake if the real job is school runs, groceries, work bags, and weekend errands. The Sedona is not the newest vehicle in this group, but the listed mileage is much lower than the SUVs and commuter car included here.

Simple commuter comparison: 2010 Toyota Corolla LE

The 2010 Toyota Corolla LE is the basic commuter comparison point. It is listed at $5,997 with 180,844 miles, front-wheel drive, automatic transmission, a Super White exterior, and a gasoline 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine. This is not the AWD or family-space choice. It is the straightforward sedan option for someone who wants a lower purchase price and simple daily transportation.

The mileage is high, so shoppers should be realistic. The Corolla belongs in the conversation because the price is low and the mission is simple, not because it avoids the normal questions that come with a 180k-mile used car.

Which one should you see first?

If AWD under $10k is the priority, start with the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. If the lowest SUV price matters most, look at the 2010 Jeep Liberty Sport. If you want AWD SUV value and are comfortable with higher mileage, compare the Mazda CX-5. If family room and lower listed mileage matter more than SUV styling, the Kia Sedona may be the sleeper pick. If you just need a budget commuter, the Corolla keeps the conversation simple.

Inventory can change quickly, especially on lower-priced vehicles. Before coming to AW Auto Truck Wholesalers at 23 US-46 West in Lodi, NJ, verify availability and ask which photos, details, and current listing information are available for the vehicle you want to see.