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 If you are shopping around Lodi, Hackensack, Passaic, or anywhere in Bergen County, the right used vehicle is usually about tradeoffs. Some buyers want the lowest price that still gets them AWD. Some want a newer model year and can accept higher mileage. Some need truck usefulness, but do not want to jump straight into the biggest pickup on the lot. Today’s inventory at AW Auto has a few clear examples worth comparing side by side.

The key is to be honest about the numbers. Price, mileage, drivetrain, and body style tell you a lot before you ever start the test drive. Here are four active picks on the lot right now and how a local buyer should think about them.

Budget AWD SUV: 2007 Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring

The 2007 Mazda CX-7 AWD Grand Touring is listed at $4,997 with 103,883 miles. For someone trying to stay near the $5,000 lane, that is the headline. It is an AWD sport utility with mileage just over 100k, which puts it in a different conversation from many cheap SUVs that are already much higher on the odometer.

This is the kind of vehicle a buyer should approach practically. At this price point, you are not shopping for new-car perfection. You are asking whether the price, mileage, AWD, and overall fit make sense for your commute, errands, and winter-weather needs. For a Passaic or Hackensack shopper watching the budget closely, it is worth a look because the entry price is low and the mileage is not extreme for the year.

Newer year, higher miles: 2017 Buick Encore AWD Preferred

The 2017 Buick Encore AWD Preferred is also listed at $4,997, but the tradeoff is different. It has 172,211 miles, which needs to be said plainly. The value here is that you are looking at a newer model-year AWD SUV at a very low advertised price.

That can make sense for the right buyer, but it is not the same pitch as a low-mile SUV. If you like the idea of a newer compact SUV and want AWD without spending big money, the Encore belongs on the comparison list. Just go in with clear expectations: the mileage is high, so the test drive and your own comfort level matter.

Truck usefulness without going full-size: 2021 Honda Ridgeline Sport AWD

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline Sport AWD is listed at $20,997 with 120,392 miles. It is a pickup, but it fits a different buyer than a traditional full-size work truck. For Bergen County daily driving, that matters. Some shoppers want the usefulness of a pickup shape and AWD confidence, but they do not necessarily want the feel or size of a larger truck every day on Route 46.

The mileage is over 120k, so this is not being presented as a low-mile truck. The appeal is the newer year, Honda badge, AWD drivetrain, and more daily-driver-friendly truck angle. If you are deciding between an SUV and a pickup, this Ridgeline is the one to compare in person.

Newer 4WD truck value: 2022 Ford F-150 STX XL SuperCab

The 2022 Ford F-150 STX XL 4WD SuperCab is listed at $17,899 with 167,112 miles. The mileage is high, and that is exactly why the price deserves attention. A 2022 4WD F-150 at this price point is going to catch the eye of local truck shoppers who care more about work-vehicle usefulness and model year than low mileage.

Inventory lists it as a 4WD pickup with automatic transmission and a 5.0 liter 8-cylinder engine. Without making towing, payload, or work-history claims, the basic facts are still useful: newer model year, 4WD, pickup body, and a price under $18k. For contractors and truck buyers around Lodi, those are the points to inspect and test drive around.

How to choose between them

If the budget is tight and AWD is the must-have, start with the Mazda CX-7 and Buick Encore. The Mazda gives you the lower mileage of the two; the Buick gives you the newer year. If you want something truck-like but still comfortable as a daily driver, compare the Ridgeline. If you need a more traditional truck direction and can accept high mileage for the price, the F-150 is the one to inspect.

None of these choices is about pretending mileage does not matter. It does. The smart move is matching the mileage and price to the job you need the vehicle to do. Come see them at AW Auto & Truck Wholesalers, 23 US-46 West, Lodi NJ, and verify availability before you head over.