Mahindra XUV 7XO: AX3 2.2 Diesel MT vs AX5 2.2 Diesel MT
The AX5 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹1,50,500 more than the AX3 2.2 Diesel MT. The equipment it adds covers 58% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹1,50,500
₹16,87,499 → ₹18,37,999
Features are worth
₹88,750
4 gained
Equipment covers
58%
of what the variant costs extra
AX5 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹1,50,500 more than AX3 2.2 Diesel MT and brings only ₹88,750 of equipment we can put a price on — about 58% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, AX3 2.2 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 Nov 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹81,250 · 3 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹7,500 · 1 feature
Most of it — ₹81,250 of the ₹88,750 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof and Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start. 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
5 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | AX3 2.2 Diesel MT | AX5 2.2 Diesel MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Front Parking SensorsSensors in the front bumper for tight parking. | No | Yes | +₹7,500 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Dual-Pane Panoramic SunroofFull-length dual-pane panoramic glass roof whose front panel opens. | No | Yes | +₹68,750 |
| 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 | +₹6,250 |
| Tilt & Telescopic SteeringSteering column adjusts for both rake and reach. | No | Yes | +₹6,250 |
| 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 | — |
| Net feature value | 4 gained | ₹88,750 | |
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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Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroofadded
ours₹Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Startadded
replaces Push-Button Start — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Tilt & Telescopic Steeringadded
ours₹Front Parking Sensorsadded
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On our figures
₹88,750 of equipment against ₹1,50,500 — 58% of the variant
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AX3 to AX5 on all 4 powertrains
Mahindra 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 automatic (₹1,50,499) and dearest on the Diesel automatic (₹1,51,000).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual | ₹1,51,000 | ₹88,750 | 58%Pricey |
| Diesel manual (this page) | ₹1,50,500 | ₹88,750 | 58%Pricey |
| Petrol automatic | ₹1,50,499 | ₹88,750 | 58%Pricey |
| Diesel automatic | ₹1,51,000 | ₹88,750 | 58%Pricey |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, AX5 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹1,78,614 more on the road than AX3 2.2 Diesel MT, against ₹1,50,500 ex-showroom. ₹26,609 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,505, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
AX3 2.2 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹16,87,499
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,17,974
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹84,375
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹16,875
- 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.
AX5 2.2 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹18,37,999
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,37,058
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹91,900
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹18,380
- 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 XUV 7XO AX3 2.2 Diesel MT and AX5 2.2 Diesel MT?
- ₹1,50,500 ex-showroom — AX3 2.2 Diesel MT is ₹16,87,499 and AX5 2.2 Diesel MT is ₹18,37,999.
- Is the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX5 2.2 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the AX3 2.2 Diesel MT?
- AX5 2.2 Diesel MT costs ₹1,50,500 more than AX3 2.2 Diesel MT and brings only ₹88,750 of equipment we can put a price on — about 58% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, AX3 2.2 Diesel MT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the AX5 2.2 Diesel MT that the AX3 2.2 Diesel MT doesn't have?
- 4 features, led by Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof, Front Parking Sensors, Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.