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If you are shopping used cars around Lodi, Hackensack, Passaic, Teaneck, or anywhere along Route 46, the right pick depends less on the badge and more on what your week actually looks like. Some buyers want a low-mile premium sedan that still feels special every day. Some want AWD because Bergen County weather can turn a normal commute into a mess. Others just need an affordable commuter that gets them to work without stretching the budget.

Here are four active AW Auto & Truck Wholesalers picks worth comparing today. They are not trying to do the same job, and that is the point. Each one fits a different buyer.

2019 Audi A6 Premium 45 TFSI quattro — $20,997 with 33,902 miles

The 2019 Audi A6 is the low-mile premium choice in this group. It is listed at $20,997 with just 33,902 miles, Glacier White Metallic exterior color, automatic transmission, gasoline fuel, a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, and AWD. For a North Jersey commuter who wants something more refined than a basic sedan, this is the one that stands out immediately.

The value conversation is simple: would you rather buy a newer plain commuter, or a used Audi A6 quattro with low miles? The A6 makes sense for someone driving Route 46, Route 17, or local Bergen County roads who wants premium-sedan presence and all-wheel-drive confidence without jumping into new luxury-car pricing. The miles are the hook here. At under 34,000 miles, this Audi deserves a close look from shoppers who care about mileage as much as badge.

2019 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LT — $14,585 with 51,636 miles

The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox AWD LT is the practical AWD SUV pick. It is listed at $14,585 with 51,636 miles, silver exterior color, automatic transmission, gasoline fuel, a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, and AWD. It is the kind of SUV that fits everyday life around Lodi: commuting, errands, rainy mornings, winter slush, and parking lots that are always tighter than they should be.

This is not the flashiest vehicle in the group, but it may be the most straightforward. If you want an AWD SUV with moderate mileage and a price that stays well below many newer compact SUVs, the Equinox is easy to understand. It is a good starting point for buyers who want SUV usefulness without chasing a premium badge.

2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD — $15,997 with 95,045 miles

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD is the larger AWD SUV value angle. It is listed at $15,997 with 95,045 miles, Machine Gray Metallic exterior color, automatic transmission, gasoline fuel, a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, and AWD. Compared with the Equinox, the CX-9 is the choice for shoppers who want more SUV presence and are comfortable with higher mileage to get it.

The right buyer for this Mazda is realistic. At 95,045 miles, condition and test-drive feel matter. But the price keeps it in a useful lane for Bergen County shoppers who do not want to jump into newer-SUV pricing. If you are comparing SUVs by size, price, and AWD rather than just year, this CX-9 belongs on the list.

2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS — $5,497 with 98,873 miles

The 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS is the budget commuter in this group. It is listed at $5,497 with 98,873 miles, blue exterior color, automatic transmission, gasoline fuel, a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, and FWD. It does not need to pretend to be fancy. The value is that it is under $5,500 and still under 100,000 miles.

For a local buyer who needs basic transportation around Lodi, Garfield, Passaic, or Hackensack, this is the practical conversation: affordable price, manageable mileage, automatic transmission, and a simple sedan footprint. If you are shopping with a tight budget, this is the type of car to inspect in person before it gets overlooked by someone else who just needs a daily driver.

Which one should you look at first?

Start with how you drive. If you want low miles and premium feel, look at the Audi A6. If you want a sensible AWD SUV with lower mileage than many options in its price range, the Equinox is the practical pick. If you want a larger AWD SUV and are comfortable evaluating a higher-mile vehicle, the Mazda CX-9 is worth a test drive. If the priority is simply keeping the purchase price low, the Elantra is the budget commuter.

All four were active in inventory when this was drafted. Before you come by, call AW Auto & Truck Wholesalers at (551) 345-8100 or visit us at 23 US-46 West, Lodi NJ so we can verify availability first.