Maruti Baleno: Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT vs Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT

The Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹40,000 more than the Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 159% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.

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The verdict

Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT → Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT

Worth it

You pay extra

₹40,000

₹9,09,900 → ₹9,49,900

Features are worth

₹63,750

1 gained

Equipment covers

159%

of what the variant costs extra

Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹40,000 more than Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT and brings 1 feature we value at ₹63,750 — 159% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want it, 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

What the extra equipment is

Factory-only or fit it later

Only from the factory
₹63,750 · 1 feature
Could be fitted later
₹0 · 0 features

Most of it — ₹63,750 of the ₹63,750 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite. 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.

Maruti Baleno — manufacturer photograph
Photograph: Maruti Suzuki. Shows the Maruti Baleno, not either trim specifically — the table below is what separates them.
Where the money goes

Feature-by-feature valuation

1 of 77 features differ between these trims.

FeatureAlpha 1.2 Petrol MTAlpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MTValue
Safety & driver assistance
Level 2 ADAS SuiteAutonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go.NoYes+₹63,750
Net feature value1 gained₹63,750

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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On our figures

₹63,750 of equipment against ₹40,000 — 159% of the variant

Worth it

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Same upgrade, every engine and gearbox

Alpha to Alpha(O) on all 2 powertrains

Maruti Suzuki sells this upgrade on 2 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 AMT (₹39,100) and dearest on the Petrol manual (₹40,000).

PowertrainCosts moreCovers
Petrol manual (this page)₹40,000159%Worth it
Petrol AMT₹39,100163%Worth it
What you actually pay

On-road price, side by side

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In Delhi, Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹44,872 more on the road than Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT, against ₹40,000 ex-showroom. ₹4,872 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.

Drive-away cost

Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT

petrol · manual · Delhi

Ex-showroom price
₹9,09,900
RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
₹69,331
Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
₹45,495
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
On-road, Delhi₹10,27,826
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Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.

Drive-away cost

Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT

petrol · manual · Delhi

Ex-showroom price
₹9,49,900
RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
₹72,203
Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
₹47,495
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
On-road, Delhi₹10,72,698
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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 Maruti Baleno Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT and Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT?
₹40,000 ex-showroom — Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT is ₹9,09,900 and Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT is ₹9,49,900.
Is the Maruti Baleno Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT worth the extra money over the Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT?
Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹40,000 more than Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT and brings 1 feature we value at ₹63,750 — 159% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want it, this is the trim to buy.
What do you actually get on the Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT that the Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT doesn't have?
1 feature, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.