Maruti Grand Vitara: Alpha 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT vs Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT
The Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT costs ₹4,000 more than the Alpha 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT. The equipment it adds covers 1375% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionAlpha 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT → Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT
You pay extra
₹4,000
₹16,69,700 → ₹16,73,700
Features are worth
₹55,000
1 gained
Equipment covers
1375%
of what the variant costs extra
Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT costs ₹4,000 more than Alpha 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT and brings 1 feature we value at ₹55,000 — 1375% 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
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹55,000 · 1 feature
- Could be fitted later
- ₹0 · 0 features
Most of it — ₹55,000 of the ₹55,000 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof. 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
1 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Alpha 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT | Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Dual-Pane Panoramic SunroofFull-length dual-pane panoramic glass roof whose front panel opens. | No | Yes | +₹55,000 |
| Net feature value | 1 gained | ₹55,000 | |
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
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₹55,000 of equipment against ₹4,000 — 1375% of the variant
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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. The upgrade costs ₹4,000 on every one.
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual | ₹4,000 | ₹55,000 | 1375%Worth it |
| Petrol automatic (this page) | ₹4,000 | ₹55,000 | 1375%Worth it |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT costs ₹4,648 more on the road than Alpha 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT, against ₹4,000 ex-showroom. ₹608 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹40, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Alpha 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT
petrol · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹16,69,700
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,73,975
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹83,485
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹16,697
- 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) 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT
petrol · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹16,73,700
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,74,383
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹83,685
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹16,737
- 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 Grand Vitara Alpha 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT and Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT?
- ₹4,000 ex-showroom — Alpha 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT is ₹16,69,700 and Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT is ₹16,73,700.
- Is the Maruti Grand Vitara Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT worth the extra money over the Alpha 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT?
- Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT costs ₹4,000 more than Alpha 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT and brings 1 feature we value at ₹55,000 — 1375% 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) 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT that the Alpha 1.5 Mild Hybrid AT doesn't have?
- 1 feature, led by Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.