On EZ pass there is $1.75 lower. I pass this everyday on work. Any route you take into NYC you will pay. To my home in Queens there is ine crossing which first you pay 13 and than 7 more. Any where from NJ to NY is minimum 13.. :-). Welcome to the commercial city. 
https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/members-member-rides/215631-pakwheelers-map-place-marker-get-connected
-------------------------------------l