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If you are shopping for a used Mazda CX-5 in Lodi, the best choice is not always the newest one or the cheapest one. AW Auto & Truck Wholesalers currently has four AWD CX-5 options that all solve the same basic problem — compact SUV space, all-wheel drive, and manageable size for North Jersey driving — but each one fits a different buyer. The right answer depends on whether price, mileage, model year, or monthly budget matters most.

The lowest-price AWD choice: 2015 CX-5 Grand Touring AWD

The 2015 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD is the budget play in this group at $8,497 with 158,488 miles. For someone trying to stay under $9,000 and still get AWD, this is the one to look at first. It has the highest mileage of the four, so the smart move is to inspect it closely, drive it, and make sure the tradeoff makes sense for your needs. But for a Bergen County shopper who wants SUV utility without stretching the budget, it gives you the lowest entry point into a CX-5 on the lot.

The under-$11k middle ground: 2016 CX-5 Sport AWD

The 2016 Mazda CX-5 Sport AWD is priced at $10,997 with 113,318 miles. This is the practical middle option for someone who wants to spend more than the 2015, but not jump all the way into the higher-priced newer examples. It keeps AWD in the picture and brings the mileage down by more than 45,000 compared with the 2015. If your use is Route 46 commuting, Passaic errands, Hackensack runs, and weekend family driving, this one deserves attention because it balances price and mileage cleanly.

Lower mileage without going newest: 2018 CX-5 Sport AWD

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 Sport AWD moves the budget to $14,373, but the mileage drops to 71,687. That is the main reason to consider it. You are paying more up front, but you are also getting a newer model year and considerably lower mileage than the 2015 and 2016 choices. For buyers who plan to keep the SUV longer, drive every day, or simply do not want the highest-mileage option, this may be the more comfortable compromise.

The newest, lowest-mileage option: 2020 CX-5 Touring AWD

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 Touring AWD is the top-price vehicle in this comparison at $19,047 with 59,488 miles. It is also the newest and lowest-mileage CX-5 listed here. This one is for the shopper who likes the CX-5 size and AWD setup, but wants to stay closer to a modern model year and lower mileage. If the monthly payment works, it may be the easiest one to justify for someone focused on long-term daily use around Lodi, Fair Lawn, Teaneck, and the rest of Bergen County.

How to choose

Start with your ceiling. If you need the lowest price, look at the 2015. If you want AWD around $11,000 with a more balanced mileage number, look hard at the 2016. If mileage matters more than staying near $10,000, the 2018 is the cleaner middle step. If you want newest and lowest miles in this CX-5 group, the 2020 is the one to compare against your budget. All four are AWD Sport Utility vehicles, but they are not the same deal for the same buyer. The best next step is simple: pick the budget lane that fits you, then come drive the one that matches it.