Maruti Ertiga: LXi 1.5 Petrol MT vs ZXi 1.5 Petrol MT
The ZXi 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹2,11,500 more than the LXi 1.5 Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 54% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹2,11,500
₹8,90,000 → ₹11,01,500
Features are worth
₹1,14,950
14 gained
Equipment covers
54%
of what the variant costs extra
ZXi 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹2,11,500 more than LXi 1.5 Petrol MT and brings only ₹1,14,950 of equipment we can put a price on — about 54% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, LXi 1.5 Petrol 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 Oct 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹72,200 · 9 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹42,750 · 5 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
15 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | LXi 1.5 Petrol MT | ZXi 1.5 Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Rear Defogger & Wiper/WasherEssential rainy season safety features for clear rear visibility. | No | Yes | +₹7,600 |
| Day/Night Inside MirrorManually flipped anti-glare inside rear-view mirror. The tier below the auto-dimming mirror. | No | Yes | +₹1,900 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Automatic Climate ControlSet a temperature and the car holds it, instead of manual fan and dial control. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button StartPassive proximity keyless unlocking and engine start/stop button. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| Rear AC VentsDedicated air-con vents for rear passengers. | No | Yes | +₹6,650 |
| Steering-Mounted ControlsAudio and phone controls on the steering wheel. Cruise control buttons are priced with cruise control. | No | Yes | +₹3,800 |
| Height-Adjustable Driver's SeatDriver's seat adjusts for height, not just reach. | No | Yes | +₹3,800 |
| Electrically Adjustable ORVMsWing mirrors adjust from a switch inside the cabin. | No | Yes | +₹4,750 |
| Front Centre Armrest with StorageSliding centre armrest between the front seats, usually with a storage bin. | No | Yes | +₹3,800 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 7-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentEntry-size touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, usually by cable. | No | Yes | +₹14,250 |
| Connected Car TechnologyEmbedded SIM giving remote lock, climate start, location and alerts from a phone app. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 15-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 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 | +₹18,050 |
| Connected LED Tail LampsEdge-to-edge LED lightbar spanning the tailgate, linking the two tail lamps. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| 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 15-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Front Fog Lamps (Halogen)Halogen or bulb-type front fog lamps. The tier below LED fog lamps. | No | Yes | +₹4,750 |
| Net feature value | 14 gained | ₹1,14,950 | |
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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Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washeradded
ours₹Automatic Climate Controladded
ours₹Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Startadded
ours₹15-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
replaces Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Connected LED Tail Lampsadded
ours₹Rear AC Ventsadded
ours₹Steering-Mounted Controlsadded
ours₹Height-Adjustable Driver's Seatadded
ours₹Electrically Adjustable ORVMsadded
ours₹7-Inch Touchscreen Infotainmentadded
ours₹Front Centre Armrest with Storageadded
ours₹Day/Night Inside Mirroradded
ours₹Front Fog Lamps (Halogen)added
ours₹Connected Car Technologyadded
ours₹
On our figures
₹1,14,950 of equipment against ₹2,11,500 — 54% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, ZXi 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹2,81,321 more on the road than LXi 1.5 Petrol MT, against ₹2,11,500 ex-showroom. ₹58,806 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. The dearer variant crosses ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, so it also carries 1% TCS (₹11,015), which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
LXi 1.5 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹8,90,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹67,902
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹44,500
- 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.
ZXi 1.5 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹11,01,500
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,16,133
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹55,075
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹11,015
- 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 Ertiga LXi 1.5 Petrol MT and ZXi 1.5 Petrol MT?
- ₹2,11,500 ex-showroom — LXi 1.5 Petrol MT is ₹8,90,000 and ZXi 1.5 Petrol MT is ₹11,01,500.
- Is the Maruti Ertiga ZXi 1.5 Petrol MT worth the extra money over the LXi 1.5 Petrol MT?
- ZXi 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹2,11,500 more than LXi 1.5 Petrol MT and brings only ₹1,14,950 of equipment we can put a price on — about 54% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, LXi 1.5 Petrol MT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the ZXi 1.5 Petrol MT that the LXi 1.5 Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 14 features, led by 15-Inch Alloy Wheels, 7-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment, Automatic Climate Control. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.