Hyundai Creta: SX Premium 1.5 Petrol IVT vs King 1.5 Petrol IVT
The King 1.5 Petrol IVT costs ₹90,100 more than the SX Premium 1.5 Petrol IVT. The equipment it adds covers 145% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹90,100
₹17,78,700 → ₹18,68,800
Features are worth
₹1,31,000
7 gained
Equipment covers
145%
of what the variant costs extra
King 1.5 Petrol IVT costs ₹90,100 more than SX Premium 1.5 Petrol IVT and brings 7 features we value at ₹1,31,000 — 145% 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
- ₹1,09,000 · 4 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹22,000 · 3 features
Most of it — ₹1,09,000 of the ₹1,31,000 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite and Powered Co-Driver Seat. 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
8 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | SX Premium 1.5 Petrol IVT | King 1.5 Petrol IVT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Level 2 ADAS SuiteAutonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go. | No | Yes | +₹75,000 |
| Rain-Sensing WipersWipers that start and change speed by themselves when rain hits the screen. | No | Yes | +₹6,000 |
| Auto-Dimming Inside MirrorInside mirror that darkens by itself against headlamp glare. The tier above the manual day/night mirror. | No | Yes | +₹5,000 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Ambient Cabin LightingInterior accent lighting across the dashboard and doors. | No | Yes | +₹7,000 |
| Driver's Seat MemoryStores and recalls the driver's seating position. | No | Yes | +₹10,000 |
| Powered Co-Driver SeatMotorised adjustment for the front passenger seat. | No | Yes | +₹18,000 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 17-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 17-inch alloy wheels. The level above 16-inch alloys.Counted in 18-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| 18-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 18-inch alloy wheels; larger wheels are credited at this level too.Up from 17-Inch Alloy Wheels — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹10,000 |
| Net feature value | 7 gained | ₹1,31,000 | |
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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Level 2 ADAS Suiteadded
ours₹18-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
replaces 17-Inch Alloy Wheels — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Ambient Cabin Lightingadded
ours₹Driver's Seat Memoryadded
ours₹Rain-Sensing Wipersadded
ours₹Auto-Dimming Inside Mirroradded
ours₹Powered Co-Driver Seatadded
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On our figures
₹1,31,000 of equipment against ₹90,100 — 145% of the variant
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SX Premium to King on all 3 powertrains
Hyundai sells this upgrade on 3 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 1.5 · Petrol IVT (₹90,100) and dearest on the Petrol manual (₹93,600).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual | ₹93,600 | ₹1,45,000 | 154%Worth it |
| 1.5 · Petrol IVT (this page) | ₹90,100 | ₹1,31,000 | 145%Worth it |
| Diesel manual | ₹93,100 | ₹1,45,000 | 155%Worth it |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, King 1.5 Petrol IVT costs ₹1,04,678 more on the road than SX Premium 1.5 Petrol IVT, against ₹90,100 ex-showroom. ₹13,677 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹901, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
SX Premium 1.5 Petrol IVT
petrol · cvt · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹17,78,700
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,85,072
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹88,935
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹17,787
- 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.
King 1.5 Petrol IVT
petrol · cvt · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹18,68,800
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,94,244
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹93,440
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹18,688
- 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 SX Premium 1.5 Petrol IVT and King 1.5 Petrol IVT?
- ₹90,100 ex-showroom — SX Premium 1.5 Petrol IVT is ₹17,78,700 and King 1.5 Petrol IVT is ₹18,68,800.
- Is the Hyundai Creta King 1.5 Petrol IVT worth the extra money over the SX Premium 1.5 Petrol IVT?
- King 1.5 Petrol IVT costs ₹90,100 more than SX Premium 1.5 Petrol IVT and brings 7 features we value at ₹1,31,000 — 145% 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 King 1.5 Petrol IVT that the SX Premium 1.5 Petrol IVT doesn't have?
- 7 features, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite, Powered Co-Driver Seat, 18-Inch Alloy Wheels. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.