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If you are shopping for a used SUV around Lodi, the smartest move is not just chasing the lowest price or the newest badge. It is figuring out which vehicle best fits how you actually drive. Right now AW Auto has three active AWD SUVs that make for a useful side-by-side comparison: a 2018 Audi Q5 priced at $17,026 with 55,123 miles, a 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD priced at $14,997 with 109,758 miles, and a 2016 Hyundai Tucson AWD priced at $10,997 with 73,584 miles.

All three give North Jersey buyers all-wheel-drive confidence, but they land in three different value lanes. One is the premium choice, one is the balanced mainstream option, and one is the lower-price practical play.

The 2018 Audi Q5 is the premium move in this group. It has the lowest mileage of the three at 55,123 miles, and at $17,026 it gives a buyer a way into a luxury compact SUV without stepping into new-car money. This Q5 is an AWD model with a 2.0 engine and it makes sense for somebody who wants a more upscale cabin, a more refined daily-driver feel, and something that still looks sharp pulling around Bergen County. If your priority is getting the nicest overall package of the three, the Audi is the one that stands out first.

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD is the middle-ground value play. At $14,997, it comes in about two thousand dollars under the Audi while still offering a newer-body-style SUV with AWD and a strong reputation for everyday usability. This one shows 109,758 miles, which is notably higher than the Audi and the Tucson, so that is the tradeoff. But for buyers who care about clean styling, practical size, and staying in a more manageable price range, the CX-5 makes a real argument. It fits the buyer who wants something comfortable and attractive without paying a premium just for the badge on the grille.

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson AWD is the budget-friendlier option here, but it is not just the cheapest one on paper. At $10,997 with 73,584 miles, it gives you a lower entry price without the very high mileage that usually comes with it. That is what makes this Tucson worth a look. For a buyer who wants an SUV for commuting, errands, winter weather, and everyday use without stretching the budget, this may be the simplest answer in the group. It is older than the two 2018 models, but the mileage is lower than the Mazda and still reasonable for the year.

So which one makes the most sense? If you want the most upscale experience and the lowest mileage, the Audi Q5 is the strongest pick. If you want a solid balance of price, size, and AWD practicality, the Mazda CX-5 lands in the middle. If keeping the number down matters most and you still want a useful AWD SUV with manageable mileage, the Hyundai Tucson is the value move.

There is no single right answer for every buyer. The better choice depends on whether your priority is premium feel, price balance, or lower-cost practicality. That is the whole point of comparing them side by side instead of looking at one listing in isolation.

If one of these sounds like your lane, come see them at AW Auto, 23 US-46 West in Lodi. A quick walkaround and test drive usually makes the differences clear fast.