Maruti Baleno: Zeta 1.2 Petrol MT vs Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT
The Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹1,10,000 more than the Zeta 1.2 Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 88% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹1,10,000
₹7,99,900 → ₹9,09,900
Features are worth
₹96,900
8 gained
Equipment covers
88%
of what the variant costs extra
Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹1,10,000 more than Zeta 1.2 Petrol MT and brings 8 features we value at ₹96,900, roughly 88% 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
- ₹70,550 · 4 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹26,350 · 4 features
Most of it — ₹70,550 of the ₹96,900 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Front Ventilated Seats and Surround View Camera. 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
8 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Zeta 1.2 Petrol MT | Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| 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 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Front Ventilated Seats3-stage cooling air circulation for front seats, vital for Indian summers. | No | Yes | +₹23,800 |
| Cruise ControlElectronic highway speed control for relaxed long-distance cruising. | No | Yes | +₹8,500 |
| Auto-Folding ORVMsWing mirrors fold in automatically when the car is locked. | No | Yes | +₹5,100 |
| Leatherette UpholsterySynthetic leather seat and trim finish in place of fabric. | No | Yes | +₹10,200 |
| 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 | |||
| Head-Up DisplaySpeed and navigation projected into the driver's line of sight. | No | Yes | +₹17,000 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| LED Fog LampsDedicated low-mount LED fog lamps for adverse weather. | No | Yes | +₹7,650 |
| Net feature value | 8 gained | ₹96,900 | |
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
₹96,900 of equipment against ₹1,10,000 — 88% of the variant
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Zeta to Alpha 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. The upgrade costs ₹1,10,000 on every one.
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual (this page) | ₹1,10,000 | ₹96,900 | 88%Fair upgrade |
| Petrol AMT | ₹1,10,000 | ₹96,900 | 88%Fair upgrade |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹1,23,398 more on the road than Zeta 1.2 Petrol MT, against ₹1,10,000 ex-showroom. ₹13,398 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Zeta 1.2 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹7,99,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹61,433
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹39,995
- 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.
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
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 Zeta 1.2 Petrol MT and Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT?
- ₹1,10,000 ex-showroom — Zeta 1.2 Petrol MT is ₹7,99,900 and Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT is ₹9,09,900.
- Is the Maruti Baleno Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT worth the extra money over the Zeta 1.2 Petrol MT?
- Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹1,10,000 more than Zeta 1.2 Petrol MT and brings 8 features we value at ₹96,900, roughly 88% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the Alpha 1.2 Petrol MT that the Zeta 1.2 Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 8 features, led by Front Ventilated Seats, Surround View Camera, Head-Up Display. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.