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If you are shopping for a used SUV in Bergen County and want to stay near the $12,000 to $13,000 range, the big question is not just “which one is cheapest?” It is what kind of SUV actually fits your daily driving. Today at AW Auto in Lodi, three 2018 SUVs give shoppers a useful comparison: a Chevrolet Equinox LT, a Kia Sportage EX AWD, and a BMW X2 xDrive28i.

All three are listed with mileage in the low-to-mid 60,000s, all three are automatic gasoline SUVs, and all three keep the price well below the $20,000 line many shoppers are trying to avoid. The right pick depends on whether you care most about price, AWD, or a more premium compact SUV feel.

Lowest price: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox FWD 4dr LT w/1LT is the lowest-priced SUV in this group at $11,997. It shows 65,726 miles, stock number 89884N, VIN 2GNAXJEV2J6236207. The listing shows FWD, a white exterior, automatic transmission, gasoline fuel, and a 1.5 4 Cylinder Engine.

This is the one to look at first if you want the most affordable entry point and do not specifically need AWD. For a Lodi, Hackensack, Garfield, or Passaic shopper who mostly drives local roads, school runs, errands, and Route 46 commuting, the Equinox keeps the numbers simple: lowest price of the three, useful SUV shape, and mileage that is still reasonable for a 2018.

All-weather angle: 2018 Kia Sportage EX AWD

The 2018 Kia Sportage EX AWD is listed at $12,493 with 63,540 miles, stock number 89841N, VIN KNDPNCAC1J7384664. The listing shows AWD, Sparkling Silver paint, automatic transmission, gasoline fuel, and a 2.4 4 Cylinder Engine.

This is the practical middle choice. It costs $496 more than the Equinox, but the listing gives you AWD. For North Jersey buyers who deal with wet roads, winter mornings, steep driveways, or regular Bergen County commuting, that AWD line matters. It does not mean you skip a proper test drive or tire check, but it does make the Sportage the easy recommendation for shoppers who put all-weather traction high on the list.

Premium compact option: 2018 BMW X2 xDrive28i

The 2018 BMW X2 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle is listed at $12,997 with 61,398 miles, stock number 89654N, VIN WBXYJ5C34JEF79538. The listing shows AWD, Mineral Gray Metallic paint, automatic transmission, gasoline fuel, and a 2 4 Cylinder Engine.

This is the choice for the buyer who likes the idea of a premium badge but still wants to stay close to the same budget. It is the highest-priced of the three, but it is also the lowest-mileage SUV in this comparison and includes AWD according to the listing. The smart approach is to treat it as a buyer-check vehicle: look it over, drive it, compare upkeep expectations, and make sure the premium feel is worth the extra cost for your situation.

How to choose

If the price matters most, start with the Equinox at $11,997. If AWD is the deciding factor, the Sportage EX AWD at $12,493 is the cleanest practical fit. If you want AWD plus a premium compact SUV angle and like the lower mileage number, the BMW X2 xDrive28i at $12,997 deserves a look.

The best move is to compare them in person while availability is current. Bring your normal checklist: seating position, visibility, cargo space, service questions, tires, and a real test drive around Lodi. Numbers get you interested, but the right SUV should make sense once you sit in it.