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 Family vehicle shopping is usually less about the badge and more about the week you actually live. You need room for kids, school bags, groceries, sports gear, visiting relatives, or one of those weekends where every seat and every inch of cargo space matters. Around Bergen County, shoppers also ask a second question: do I need AWD or 4WD, or is a lower-mile minivan the smarter buy?

AW Auto has several used family-space options in Lodi right now, and they solve that problem in different ways: a low-mile AWD Mazda CX-9, a budget Honda Pilot 4WD, a low-mile Kia Sedona minivan, and an Audi Q7 luxury SUV value play.

Low-mile AWD three-row SUV: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD

The 2021 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD is the newest and lowest-mile SUV in this group at $23,997 with 43,539 miles. It is the right first test drive if you want three-row SUV usefulness, AWD confidence, and a more modern daily-driver feel. The CX-9 works well for a family that still wants something comfortable and easy to drive, not just a box for moving people.

If mileage matters most, this Mazda is the strongest SUV choice here. The payment will be higher than the older options, but the lower miles and newer model year are the reason.

Budget 4WD family utility: 2013 Honda Pilot Touring

The 2013 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD is $10,497 with 116,725 miles. This is the practical budget SUV angle: 4WD, Touring trim, V6 power, and the family-friendly Pilot layout. The listing trim notes RES and navigation, which gives it a useful equipment story for longer rides or family errands.

It is older and higher-mile than the CX-9, so shoppers should look it over carefully and test drive it with the whole family if possible. But for buyers trying to stay around $10,000 and still get 4WD SUV space, this Pilot deserves attention.

When the minivan makes more sense: 2012 Kia Sedona LX

The 2012 Kia Sedona LX is $7,497 with just 63,624 miles. That is the surprise value in this group. A minivan is not always the emotional first choice, but for real family use, sliding-door practicality and passenger space can beat many SUVs. If your life includes car seats, grandparents, sports equipment, or constant short trips around Lodi and Passaic, the Sedona may be the easiest vehicle to live with.

The key point is mileage. At 63,624 miles, this Sedona gives budget shoppers a lower-mile family option without climbing into newer SUV pricing.

Luxury three-row value: 2018 Audi Q7 Premium Plus AWD

The 2018 Audi Q7 Premium Plus AWD is $13,618 with 93,566 miles. It brings a luxury angle at a price that many shoppers do not expect for an Audi SUV. If you want AWD, a premium cabin feel, and family-size usefulness without spending new luxury money, this Q7 is worth comparing to the Pilot and CX-9.

What to check on the test drive

Bring the people and gear you actually carry. Check how easy the rear rows are to access, whether child seats fit comfortably, how much cargo room remains with passengers onboard, and how the vehicle feels on local roads. If winter confidence matters, compare the AWD or 4WD SUVs. If daily family loading matters more, do not dismiss the minivan.

Come see the family-space options at AW Auto & Truck Wholesalers, 23 US-46 West, Lodi NJ, or call (551) 345-8100 to verify availability first.