Hyundai Creta: E 1.5 Diesel MT vs EX 1.5 Diesel MT
The EX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,12,000 more than the E 1.5 Diesel MT. The equipment it adds covers 36% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionE 1.5 Diesel MT → EX 1.5 Diesel MT
You pay extra
₹1,12,000
₹12,61,000 → ₹13,73,000
Features are worth
₹41,000
5 gained
Equipment covers
36%
of what the variant costs extra
EX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,12,000 more than E 1.5 Diesel MT and brings only ₹41,000 of equipment we can put a price on — about 36% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, E 1.5 Diesel MT is the better buy.
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
- ₹16,000 · 3 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹25,000 · 2 features
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
6 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | E 1.5 Diesel MT | EX 1.5 Diesel MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button StartPassive proximity keyless unlocking and engine start/stop button.Up from Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹7,000 |
| Steering-Mounted ControlsAudio and phone controls on the steering wheel. Cruise control buttons are priced with cruise control. | No | Yes | +₹4,000 |
| Electrically Adjustable ORVMsWing mirrors adjust from a switch inside the cabin. | No | Yes | +₹5,000 |
| Remote Central LockingCentral locking operated by a remote or flip key, rather than a key turned in the door.Counted in Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 8-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentCapacitive display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wired or wireless. | No | Yes | +₹22,000 |
| Wireless Android AutoThe factory touchscreen runs Android Auto without a cable — built into the head unit, or through a wired-to-wireless adapter the manufacturer supplies as standard. Most cars that have it pair Apple CarPlay wirelessly too, but this entry asks only about Android Auto. Wired-only Android Auto does not count. | No | Yes | +₹3,000 |
| Net feature value | 5 gained | ₹41,000 | |
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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Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Startadded
replaces Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainmentadded
ours₹Steering-Mounted Controlsadded
ours₹Electrically Adjustable ORVMsadded
ours₹Wireless Android Autoadded
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On our figures
₹41,000 of equipment against ₹1,12,000 — 36% of the variant
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E to EX on all 2 powertrains
Hyundai 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. It is cheapest on the Diesel manual (₹1,12,000) and dearest on the Petrol manual (₹1,16,000).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual | ₹1,16,000 | ₹41,000 | 35%Pricey |
| Diesel manual (this page) | ₹1,12,000 | ₹41,000 | 36%Pricey |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, EX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,32,921 more on the road than E 1.5 Diesel MT, against ₹1,12,000 ex-showroom. ₹19,801 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,120, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
E 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹12,61,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,63,895
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹63,050
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹12,610
- 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.
EX 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹13,73,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,78,096
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹68,650
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹13,730
- 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 Hyundai Creta E 1.5 Diesel MT and EX 1.5 Diesel MT?
- ₹1,12,000 ex-showroom — E 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹12,61,000 and EX 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹13,73,000.
- Is the Hyundai Creta EX 1.5 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the E 1.5 Diesel MT?
- EX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,12,000 more than E 1.5 Diesel MT and brings only ₹41,000 of equipment we can put a price on — about 36% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, E 1.5 Diesel MT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the EX 1.5 Diesel MT that the E 1.5 Diesel MT doesn't have?
- 5 features, led by 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment, Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start, Electrically Adjustable ORVMs. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.