Honda City: ZX 1.5 Petrol CVT vs ZX+ 1.5 Petrol CVT
The ZX+ 1.5 Petrol CVT costs ₹89,000 more than the ZX 1.5 Petrol CVT. The equipment it adds covers 77% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹89,000
₹16,46,700 → ₹17,35,700
Features are worth
₹69,000
4 gained
Equipment covers
77%
of what the variant costs extra
ZX+ 1.5 Petrol CVT costs ₹89,000 more than ZX 1.5 Petrol CVT and brings 4 features we value at ₹69,000, roughly 77% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
We price the equipment that separates these two trims. The rest of the difference pays for things we don't itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin. An upgrade that clears 100% is one where the equipment alone is worth what it costs.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Oct 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹63,000 · 3 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹6,000 · 1 feature
Most of it — ₹63,000 of the ₹69,000 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Front Ventilated Seats and Surround View Camera. If you want it, a dearer variant is the only way to get it.
Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.
Feature-by-feature valuation
4 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | ZX 1.5 Petrol CVT | ZX+ 1.5 Petrol CVT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Surround View CameraCameras around the car stitched into a bird's-eye view on the screen. A 540-degree system, which adds a view of the ground under the car, earns the same credit. | No | Yes | +₹25,000 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Front Ventilated Seats3-stage cooling air circulation for front seats, vital for Indian summers. | No | Yes | +₹28,000 |
| Auto-Folding ORVMsWing mirrors fold in automatically when the car is locked. | No | Yes | +₹6,000 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 7-Inch Digital Instrument ClusterA digital driver display of about 7 inches, on its own or set between analogue dials. The level below the 10.25-inch full digital cluster. | No | Yes | +₹10,000 |
| Net feature value | 4 gained | ₹69,000 | |
Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.
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On our figures
₹69,000 of equipment against ₹89,000 — 77% of the variant
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ZX to ZX+ on all 2 powertrains
Honda sells this upgrade on 2 powertrains. The price gap and what it buys are not always the same, so here is each one, worked out the same way as this page. The upgrade costs ₹89,000 on every one.
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual | ₹89,000 | ₹69,000 | 77%Fair upgrade |
| Petrol CVT (this page) | ₹89,000 | ₹69,000 | 77%Fair upgrade |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, ZX+ 1.5 Petrol CVT costs ₹1,03,400 more on the road than ZX 1.5 Petrol CVT, against ₹89,000 ex-showroom. ₹13,510 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹890, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
ZX 1.5 Petrol CVT
petrol · cvt · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹16,46,700
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,71,634
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹82,335
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹16,467
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
ZX+ 1.5 Petrol CVT
petrol · cvt · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹17,35,700
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,80,694
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹86,785
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹17,357
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the Honda City ZX 1.5 Petrol CVT and ZX+ 1.5 Petrol CVT?
- ₹89,000 ex-showroom — ZX 1.5 Petrol CVT is ₹16,46,700 and ZX+ 1.5 Petrol CVT is ₹17,35,700.
- Is the Honda City ZX+ 1.5 Petrol CVT worth the extra money over the ZX 1.5 Petrol CVT?
- ZX+ 1.5 Petrol CVT costs ₹89,000 more than ZX 1.5 Petrol CVT and brings 4 features we value at ₹69,000, roughly 77% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the ZX+ 1.5 Petrol CVT that the ZX 1.5 Petrol CVT doesn't have?
- 4 features, led by Front Ventilated Seats, Surround View Camera, 7-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.