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 Saturday is a good day to compare vehicles in person because the best choice is not always the lowest price, the newest year, or the biggest SUV. For shoppers coming from Lodi, Passaic, Hackensack, Teaneck, or anywhere along Route 46, the smarter move is to look at the tradeoff each vehicle is asking you to make. Right now at A&W Auto Truck Wholesalers, four live inventory picks give you a useful spread: a very-low-mile Honda Civic sedan, two budget-friendly SUV value plays, and a 4WD Nissan Pathfinder with noticeably lower mileage than the older budget SUV options.

The point is not to say one vehicle fits everybody. It is to make the visit easier. If you know whether you care most about miles, AWD or 4WD, price, or a more family-size SUV feel, you can test drive with a clearer plan.

Low-mile commuter lane: 2019 Honda Civic Sedan EX CVT

The standout number on the 2019 Honda Civic Sedan EX CVT is 16,624 miles. That is the first thing to look at because this Civic is not being framed as the cheapest car on the lot or as an AWD alternative. It is a Silver FWD sedan listed at $23,997, stock 89793N, with an automatic transmission and a 1.5 4 Cylinder Engine.

For a Bergen County daily-driver shopper, that creates a clear question: would you rather pay for very low miles on a compact sedan, or spend less and accept more mileage, an older year, or an SUV body style? If most of your driving is commuting, school runs, errands around Lodi, or highway time toward Hackensack and Paramus, the Civic is the low-mile starting point to inspect first.

Lowest-price SUV value lane: 2011 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring

The 2011 Mazda CX-7 AWD 4dr s Grand Touring is listed at $4,799 with 152,821 miles. It has a Crystal White Pearl Mica exterior, automatic transmission, a 2.3 4 Cylinder Engine, and stock number 89545N. The trim name includes AWD, though the live drivetrain field is blank, so the clean way to shop it is to verify the drivetrain details directly when you call or visit.

This Mazda is for the buyer who wants to keep the listed price as low as possible and is comfortable evaluating an older, higher-mile SUV in person. The mileage is not a footnote; it is part of why the price is where it is. If the goal is lowest entry price in this group, this is the one that starts the conversation.

Premium AWD badge on a budget: 2015 BMW X3 xDrive28i

The 2015 BMW X3 AWD 4dr xDrive28i is the honest premium-value play. It is listed at $5,899 with 154,025 miles, stock 89553N, Gray exterior, automatic transmission, AWD, and a 2 4 Cylinder Engine. The value is easy to understand, but so is the tradeoff: you are looking at a BMW SUV at a low listed price because the mileage is already 154,025.

That does not make it wrong for the right shopper. It just means it should be compared clearly. If you want AWD and a premium badge under $6,000, the X3 is worth a look. If lower mileage matters more than the badge or the price, the Civic or Pathfinder may be better fits to inspect first.

4WD family-size SUV lane: 2014 Nissan Pathfinder SV

The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD 4dr SV sits in a different position. It is listed at $10,397 with 72,177 miles, stock 89733N, Super Black exterior, automatic transmission, 4WD, and a 3.5 V6 Cylinder Engine. We are keeping the family messaging general here: this is a larger SUV choice than the Civic, with 4WD and lower mileage than the Mazda and BMW in this group, but exact seating or cargo claims should be verified from the vehicle itself.

For many Saturday shoppers, that balance may be the reason to test drive it. It costs more than the Mazda CX-7 and BMW X3, but it also lists far fewer miles. It is the option for someone who wants a practical SUV conversation around $10,000 instead of chasing the lowest possible price.

How to compare them on one visit

If low miles are the priority, start with the 2019 Civic. If lowest listed price matters most, inspect the Mazda CX-7 carefully and verify the drivetrain. If you want premium AWD value and understand the 154,025-mile tradeoff, look at the BMW X3. If you want a 4WD SUV with 72,177 miles at $10,397, put the Pathfinder high on the list.

Come compare them at A&W Auto Truck Wholesalers, 23 US-46 West, Lodi NJ. Call (551) 345-8100 first to verify availability before you head over.