Mahindra Bolero Neo: N8 1.5 Diesel MT vs N10 (R) 1.5 Diesel MT
The N10 (R) 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹30,898 more than the N8 1.5 Diesel MT. The equipment it adds covers 196% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionN8 1.5 Diesel MT → N10 (R) 1.5 Diesel MT
You pay extra
₹30,898
₹9,69,000 → ₹9,99,898
Features are worth
₹60,720
8 gained
Equipment covers
196%
of what the variant costs extra
N10 (R) 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹30,898 more than N8 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 8 features we value at ₹60,720 — 196% 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 Nov 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹21,160 · 4 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹39,560 · 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
10 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | N8 1.5 Diesel MT | N10 (R) 1.5 Diesel MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Cruise ControlElectronic highway speed control for relaxed long-distance cruising. | No | Yes | +₹9,200 |
| Height-Adjustable Driver's SeatDriver's seat adjusts for height, not just reach. | No | Yes | +₹3,680 |
| Electrically Adjustable ORVMsWing mirrors adjust from a switch inside the cabin. | No | Yes | +₹4,600 |
| Front Centre Armrest with StorageSliding centre armrest between the front seats, usually with a storage bin. | No | Yes | +₹3,680 |
| Rear Centre ArmrestFold-down armrest in the rear seat, usually with cupholders. | No | Yes | +₹3,680 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 8-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentCapacitive display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wired or wireless.Up from Basic Music System (No Touchscreen) — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹13,800 |
| Basic Music System (No Touchscreen)A head unit or audio dock with speakers, on a trim that has no touchscreen. The tier below the 7-inch touchscreen.Counted in 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 15-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory alloy wheels in place of steel rims with covers.Up from Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹17,480 |
| 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 15-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Front Fog Lamps (Halogen)Halogen or bulb-type front fog lamps. The tier below LED fog lamps. | No | Yes | +₹4,600 |
| Net feature value | 8 gained | ₹60,720 | |
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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Cruise Controladded
ours₹8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainmentadded
replaces Basic Music System (No Touchscreen) — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹15-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
replaces Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Height-Adjustable Driver's Seatadded
ours₹Electrically Adjustable ORVMsadded
ours₹Front Centre Armrest with Storageadded
ours₹Front Fog Lamps (Halogen)added
ours₹Rear Centre Armrestadded
ours₹
On our figures
₹60,720 of equipment against ₹30,898 — 196% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, N10 (R) 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹35,202 more on the road than N8 1.5 Diesel MT, against ₹30,898 ex-showroom. ₹4,304 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
N8 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹9,69,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹90,532
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹48,450
- 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.
N10 (R) 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹9,99,898
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹93,291
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹49,995
- 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 Mahindra Bolero Neo N8 1.5 Diesel MT and N10 (R) 1.5 Diesel MT?
- ₹30,898 ex-showroom — N8 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹9,69,000 and N10 (R) 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹9,99,898.
- Is the Mahindra Bolero Neo N10 (R) 1.5 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the N8 1.5 Diesel MT?
- N10 (R) 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹30,898 more than N8 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 8 features we value at ₹60,720 — 196% 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 N10 (R) 1.5 Diesel MT that the N8 1.5 Diesel MT doesn't have?
- 8 features, led by 15-Inch Alloy Wheels, 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment, Cruise Control. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.