Mahindra Thar Roxx: MX3 2.0 Petrol AT vs MX5 2.0 Petrol AT
The MX5 2.0 Petrol AT costs ₹2,76,000 more than the MX3 2.0 Petrol AT. The equipment it adds covers 49% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionMX3 2.0 Petrol AT → MX5 2.0 Petrol AT
You pay extra
₹2,76,000
₹15,39,000 → ₹18,15,000
Features are worth
₹1,36,325
11 gained
Equipment covers
49%
of what the variant costs extra
MX5 2.0 Petrol AT costs ₹2,76,000 more than MX3 2.0 Petrol AT and brings only ₹1,36,325 of equipment we can put a price on — about 49% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, MX3 2.0 Petrol AT 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 Nov 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹55,100 · 5 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹81,225 · 6 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 | MX3 2.0 Petrol AT | MX5 2.0 Petrol AT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)Individual tyre pressure readout on the instrument display. | No | Yes | +₹6,175 |
| Front Parking SensorsSensors in the front bumper for tight parking. | No | Yes | +₹5,700 |
| Automatic HeadlampsHeadlamps that switch on by themselves as light falls. | No | Yes | +₹5,700 |
| Rain-Sensing WipersWipers that start and change speed by themselves when rain hits the screen. | No | Yes | +₹5,700 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Single-Pane Electric SunroofPower-operated tilt and slide single glass sunroof. | No | Yes | +₹33,250 |
| Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button StartPassive proximity keyless unlocking and engine start/stop button.Up from Push-Button Start — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹4,750 |
| Leatherette UpholsterySynthetic leather seat and trim finish in place of fabric. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| Push-Button StartEngine started by a button, with a remote key that still has to be pressed to unlock. No passive entry.Counted in Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering WheelLeather or leatherette covering on the steering wheel, and usually the gear lever too, rather than plastic. A wrapped gear knob on its own does not count. | No | Yes | +₹3,800 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 18-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 18-inch alloy wheels; larger wheels are credited at this level too. | No | Yes | +₹45,600 |
| Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsFull-LED headlamp units with integrated LED daytime running lights.Up from LED Projector Headlamps — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹5,700 |
| LED Fog LampsDedicated low-mount LED fog lamps for adverse weather. | No | Yes | +₹8,550 |
| LED Projector HeadlampsProjector-type LED headlamps with a sharper beam pattern.Counted in Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Net feature value | 11 gained | ₹1,36,325 | |
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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Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)added
ours₹Single-Pane Electric Sunroofadded
ours₹Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Startadded
replaces Push-Button Start — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹18-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
ours₹Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsadded
replaces LED Projector Headlamps — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹LED Fog Lampsadded
ours₹Front Parking Sensorsadded
ours₹Leatherette Upholsteryadded
ours₹Automatic Headlampsadded
ours₹Rain-Sensing Wipersadded
ours₹Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheeladded
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On our figures
₹1,36,325 of equipment against ₹2,76,000 — 49% of the variant
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MX3 to MX5 on all 3 powertrains
Mahindra 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 Diesel manual (₹68,000) and dearest on the Petrol automatic (₹2,76,000).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol automatic (this page) | ₹2,76,000 | ₹1,36,325 | 49%Pricey |
| Diesel manual | ₹68,000 | ₹1,36,325 | 200%Worth it |
| Diesel automatic | ₹71,000 | ₹1,36,325 | 192%Worth it |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, MX5 2.0 Petrol AT costs ₹3,20,657 more on the road than MX3 2.0 Petrol AT, against ₹2,76,000 ex-showroom. ₹41,897 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹2,760, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
MX3 2.0 Petrol AT
petrol · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹15,39,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,60,670
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹76,950
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹15,390
- 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.
MX5 2.0 Petrol AT
petrol · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹18,15,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,88,767
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹90,750
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹18,150
- 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 Thar Roxx MX3 2.0 Petrol AT and MX5 2.0 Petrol AT?
- ₹2,76,000 ex-showroom — MX3 2.0 Petrol AT is ₹15,39,000 and MX5 2.0 Petrol AT is ₹18,15,000.
- Is the Mahindra Thar Roxx MX5 2.0 Petrol AT worth the extra money over the MX3 2.0 Petrol AT?
- MX5 2.0 Petrol AT costs ₹2,76,000 more than MX3 2.0 Petrol AT and brings only ₹1,36,325 of equipment we can put a price on — about 49% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, MX3 2.0 Petrol AT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the MX5 2.0 Petrol AT that the MX3 2.0 Petrol AT doesn't have?
- 11 features, led by 18-Inch Alloy Wheels, Single-Pane Electric Sunroof, Leatherette Upholstery. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.