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 Saturday SUV shopping in North Jersey usually comes down to a few real questions: how much room do you need, how much payment do you want to carry, and how important is AWD for your commute? At A&W Auto Truck Wholesalers in Lodi, three current AWD SUVs answer those questions in different ways: a 2021 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD, a 2018 BMW X2 xDrive28i, and a 2018 Kia Sportage EX AWD.

2021 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD: lower miles and more SUV

The Mazda CX-9 is the newest and lowest-mileage option in this group. It is listed at $23,997 with 43,539 miles, and the Deep Crystal Blue Mica color gives it a clean, upscale look without turning this into a luxury-price conversation. For shoppers coming from Lodi, Hackensack, Passaic, or anywhere around Bergen County, this is the one to start with if mileage and family-friendly SUV size are the priorities.

The tradeoff is price. It costs more than the BMW and Kia below, but it also has roughly twenty thousand fewer miles than either of them. If you are planning to keep your next SUV for a while, that mileage difference may matter more than saving a few thousand dollars up front.

2018 BMW X2 xDrive28i: premium AWD value under $14k

The BMW X2 xDrive28i is listed at $13,815 with 61,398 miles. It is the more style-focused choice here: smaller, lower, and more premium-feeling than a typical practical crossover. For a Bergen-Passaic commuter who wants AWD and a badge that feels a little more special, the X2 is the scroll-stopper.

The honest tradeoff is space. If you are mostly driving yourself, one passenger, or doing city-to-suburb commuting, that smaller footprint can be a plus. If your regular life includes bigger family loads, sports gear, or weekend errands with a lot of cargo, compare it directly against the CX-9 and Sportage before deciding.

2018 Kia Sportage EX AWD: practical price, practical size

The Kia Sportage EX AWD lands right next to the BMW on price at $13,456, with 63,540 miles. It is the simple practical play: AWD, SUV body style, manageable mileage, and a price that stays in the mid-$13k range. For shoppers around Lodi who want a straightforward daily SUV without chasing a luxury badge, this one makes sense.

It may not have the premium hook of the BMW or the lower-mile/newer advantage of the Mazda, but it has a strong balance of price, miles, and everyday usefulness. That is exactly what a lot of local used-SUV buyers are actually shopping for.

How to choose before you visit

Pick the Mazda CX-9 if lower mileage and more SUV are the main priorities. Pick the BMW X2 if you want AWD with a premium compact feel under $14k. Pick the Kia Sportage if you want the practical middle ground: AWD, reasonable miles, and a value-focused price.

Inventory changes quickly, especially on AWD SUVs that hit the right price range. Before driving over to 23 US-46 West in Lodi, message or call A&W Auto Truck Wholesalers to verify availability and confirm the details on the exact SUV you want to see.