Maruti Baleno: Sigma 1.2 Petrol MT vs Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT
The Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹3,51,000 more than the Sigma 1.2 Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 93% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionSigma 1.2 Petrol MT → Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT
You pay extra
₹3,51,000
₹5,98,900 → ₹9,49,900
Features are worth
₹3,28,525
28 gained
Equipment covers
93%
of what the variant costs extra
Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹3,51,000 more than Sigma 1.2 Petrol MT and brings 28 features we value at ₹3,28,525, roughly 93% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
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
- ₹2,09,950 · 16 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹1,18,575 · 12 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
31 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Sigma 1.2 Petrol MT | Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)Individual tyre pressure readout on the instrument display. | No | Yes | +₹5,525 |
| Surround View CameraCameras around the car stitched into a bird's-eye view on the screen. A 540-degree system, which adds a view of the ground under the car, earns the same credit. | No | Yes | +₹21,250 |
| Level 2 ADAS SuiteAutonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go. | No | Yes | +₹63,750 |
| Rear Defogger & Wiper/WasherEssential rainy season safety features for clear rear visibility.Up from Rear Defogger — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹2,550 |
| Rear DefoggerHeated rear screen, without the rear wiper and washer. The tier below defogger-and-wiper.Counted in Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washer, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Automatic HeadlampsHeadlamps that switch on by themselves as light falls. | No | Yes | +₹5,100 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Front Ventilated Seats3-stage cooling air circulation for front seats, vital for Indian summers. | No | Yes | +₹23,800 |
| Automatic Climate ControlSet a temperature and the car holds it, instead of manual fan and dial control. | No | Yes | +₹10,200 |
| Cruise ControlElectronic highway speed control for relaxed long-distance cruising. | No | Yes | +₹8,500 |
| Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button StartPassive proximity keyless unlocking and engine start/stop button.Up from Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹5,950 |
| Rear AC VentsDedicated air-con vents for rear passengers. | No | Yes | +₹5,950 |
| Steering-Mounted ControlsAudio and phone controls on the steering wheel. Cruise control buttons are priced with cruise control. | No | Yes | +₹3,400 |
| Height-Adjustable Driver's SeatDriver's seat adjusts for height, not just reach. | No | Yes | +₹3,400 |
| Electrically Adjustable ORVMsWing mirrors adjust from a switch inside the cabin. | No | Yes | +₹4,250 |
| Auto-Folding ORVMsWing mirrors fold in automatically when the car is locked. | No | Yes | +₹5,100 |
| Tilt & Telescopic SteeringSteering column adjusts for both rake and reach. | No | Yes | +₹4,250 |
| Leatherette UpholsterySynthetic leather seat and trim finish in place of fabric. | No | Yes | +₹10,200 |
| Ambient Cabin LightingInterior accent lighting across the dashboard and doors. | No | Yes | +₹5,950 |
| Remote Central LockingCentral locking operated by a remote or flip key, rather than a key turned in the door.Counted in Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Front Centre Armrest with StorageSliding centre armrest between the front seats, usually with a storage bin. | No | Yes | +₹3,400 |
| 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 | +₹3,400 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Premium Branded Sound SystemBranded multi-speaker audio system with amplifier and subwoofer. | No | Yes | +₹22,100 |
| Wireless Phone ChargerA Qi wireless charging pad built into the console. | No | Yes | +₹5,950 |
| 9-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentMid-size touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, wired or wireless. | No | Yes | +₹25,500 |
| Connected Car TechnologyEmbedded SIM giving remote lock, climate start, location and alerts from a phone app. | No | Yes | +₹10,200 |
| Head-Up DisplaySpeed and navigation projected into the driver's line of sight. | No | Yes | +₹17,000 |
| Wireless Android AutoThe factory touchscreen runs Android Auto without a cable — built into the head unit, or through a wired-to-wireless adapter the manufacturer supplies as standard. Most cars that have it pair Apple CarPlay wirelessly too, but this entry asks only about Android Auto. Wired-only Android Auto does not count. | No | Yes | +₹2,550 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 16-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 16-inch 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 | +₹21,250 |
| Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsFull-LED headlamp units with integrated LED daytime running lights. | No | Yes | +₹20,400 |
| LED Fog LampsDedicated low-mount LED fog lamps for adverse weather. | No | Yes | +₹7,650 |
| 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 16-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Net feature value | 28 gained | ₹3,28,525 | |
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₹Surround View Cameraadded
ours₹Level 2 ADAS Suiteadded
ours₹Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washeradded
replaces Rear Defogger — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Front Ventilated Seatsadded
ours₹Automatic Climate Controladded
ours₹Cruise Controladded
ours₹Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Startadded
replaces Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Premium Branded Sound Systemadded
ours₹Wireless Phone Chargeradded
ours₹16-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
replaces Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsadded
ours₹LED Fog Lampsadded
ours₹Rear AC Ventsadded
ours₹Steering-Mounted Controlsadded
ours₹Height-Adjustable Driver's Seatadded
ours₹Electrically Adjustable ORVMsadded
ours₹Auto-Folding ORVMsadded
ours₹Tilt & Telescopic Steeringadded
ours₹Leatherette Upholsteryadded
ours₹Ambient Cabin Lightingadded
ours₹9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainmentadded
ours₹Front Centre Armrest with Storageadded
ours₹Automatic Headlampsadded
ours₹Connected Car Technologyadded
ours₹Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheeladded
ours₹Head-Up Displayadded
ours₹Wireless Android Autoadded
ours₹
On our figures
₹3,28,525 of equipment against ₹3,51,000 — 93% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹4,13,719 more on the road than Sigma 1.2 Petrol MT, against ₹3,51,000 ex-showroom. ₹62,719 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Sigma 1.2 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹5,98,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹2,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹27,034
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹29,945
- 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.
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
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 Sigma 1.2 Petrol MT and Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT?
- ₹3,51,000 ex-showroom — Sigma 1.2 Petrol MT is ₹5,98,900 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 Sigma 1.2 Petrol MT?
- Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹3,51,000 more than Sigma 1.2 Petrol MT and brings 28 features we value at ₹3,28,525, roughly 93% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the Alpha(O) 1.2 Petrol MT that the Sigma 1.2 Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 28 features, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite, 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment, Front Ventilated Seats. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.