Hyundai Creta: EX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT vs S(O) 1.5 Diesel AT
The S(O) 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹1,21,500 more than the EX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT. The equipment it adds covers 108% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹1,21,500
₹16,15,200 → ₹17,36,700
Features are worth
₹1,32,000
12 gained
Equipment covers
108%
of what the variant costs extra
S(O) 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹1,21,500 more than EX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT and brings 12 features we value at ₹1,32,000 — 108% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to 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
- ₹77,000 · 8 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹55,000 · 4 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
13 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | EX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT | S(O) 1.5 Diesel AT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Rear Defogger & Wiper/WasherEssential rainy season safety features for clear rear visibility. | No | Yes | +₹8,000 |
| Automatic HeadlampsHeadlamps that switch on by themselves as light falls. | No | Yes | +₹6,000 |
| Integrated DashcamFactory-fitted front camera recording to storage in the car. | No | Yes | +₹9,000 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Automatic Climate ControlSet a temperature and the car holds it, instead of manual fan and dial control. | No | Yes | +₹12,000 |
| Cruise ControlElectronic highway speed control for relaxed long-distance cruising. | No | Yes | +₹10,000 |
| Auto-Folding ORVMsWing mirrors fold in automatically when the car is locked. | No | Yes | +₹6,000 |
| Electronic Parking Brake with Auto HoldSwitch-operated parking brake that holds the car in traffic. | No | Yes | +₹14,000 |
| Cooled GloveboxGlovebox fed by the air-conditioning duct. | No | Yes | +₹3,000 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 17-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 17-inch alloy wheels. The level above 16-inch alloys.Up from Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹35,000 |
| Full Wheel CoversSteel wheels with full covers or a styled painted finish, rather than bare steel with centre caps. The tier below alloy wheels.Counted in 17-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Roof RailsLoad-bearing rails on the roof for a carrier or box. | No | Yes | +₹5,000 |
| Powertrain & drive modes | |||
| Multi Drive & Traction ModesSelectable drive modes plus terrain modes for surfaces such as sand, mud, snow or wet roads. The mode names vary by car. | No | Yes | +₹15,000 |
| Steering Mounted Paddle ShiftersManual gear control for automatic transmissions directly on steering wheel. | No | Yes | +₹9,000 |
| Net feature value | 12 gained | ₹1,32,000 | |
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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Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washeradded
ours₹Automatic Climate Controladded
ours₹Cruise Controladded
ours₹17-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
replaces Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Multi Drive & Traction Modesadded
ours₹Steering Mounted Paddle Shiftersadded
ours₹Auto-Folding ORVMsadded
ours₹Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Holdadded
ours₹Automatic Headlampsadded
ours₹Roof Railsadded
ours₹Cooled Gloveboxadded
ours₹Integrated Dashcamadded
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On our figures
₹1,32,000 of equipment against ₹1,21,500 — 108% of the variant
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EX(O) to S(O) on all 4 powertrains
Hyundai sells this upgrade on 4 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 Petrol manual (₹1,06,500) and dearest on the Diesel automatic (₹1,21,500).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual | ₹1,06,500 | ₹94,000 | 88%Fair upgrade |
| 1.5 · Petrol IVT | ₹1,16,000 | ₹1,32,000 | 113%Worth it |
| Diesel manual | ₹1,11,500 | ₹94,000 | 84%Fair upgrade |
| Diesel automatic (this page) | ₹1,21,500 | ₹1,32,000 | 108%Worth it |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, S(O) 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹1,44,197 more on the road than EX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT, against ₹1,21,500 ex-showroom. ₹21,482 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,215, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
EX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT
diesel · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹16,15,200
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,08,807
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹80,760
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹16,152
- 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.
S(O) 1.5 Diesel AT
diesel · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹17,36,700
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,24,214
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹86,835
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹17,367
- 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 EX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT and S(O) 1.5 Diesel AT?
- ₹1,21,500 ex-showroom — EX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT is ₹16,15,200 and S(O) 1.5 Diesel AT is ₹17,36,700.
- Is the Hyundai Creta S(O) 1.5 Diesel AT worth the extra money over the EX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT?
- S(O) 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹1,21,500 more than EX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT and brings 12 features we value at ₹1,32,000 — 108% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to buy.
- What do you actually get on the S(O) 1.5 Diesel AT that the EX(O) 1.5 Diesel AT doesn't have?
- 12 features, led by 17-Inch Alloy Wheels, Multi Drive & Traction Modes, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.