Maruti Grand Vitara: Alpha+ 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT vs Alpha+(O) 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT

The Alpha+(O) 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT costs ₹6,800 more than the Alpha+ 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT. The equipment it adds covers 808% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.

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The verdict

Alpha+ 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT → Alpha+(O) 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT

Worth it

You pay extra

₹6,800

₹19,55,200 → ₹19,62,000

Features are worth

₹55,000

1 gained

Equipment covers

808%

of what the variant costs extra

Alpha+(O) 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT costs ₹6,800 more than Alpha+ 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT and brings 1 feature we value at ₹55,000 — 808% 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
₹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.

Maruti Grand Vitara — manufacturer photograph
Photograph: Maruti Suzuki. Shows the Maruti Grand Vitara, 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+ 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVTAlpha+(O) 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVTValue
Comfort & convenience
Dual-Pane Panoramic SunroofFull-length dual-pane panoramic glass roof whose front panel opens.NoYes+₹55,000
Net feature value1 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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On our figures

₹55,000 of equipment against ₹6,800 — 808% of the variant

Worth it

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What you actually pay

On-road price, side by side

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In Delhi, Alpha+(O) 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT costs ₹7,901 more on the road than Alpha+ 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT, against ₹6,800 ex-showroom. ₹1,033 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹68, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.

Drive-away cost

Alpha+ 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT

hybrid · cvt · Delhi

Ex-showroom price
₹19,55,200
RTO road taxDelhi slab for hybrid, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
₹2,03,039
Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
₹97,760
TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
₹19,552
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₹22,78,651
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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) 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT

hybrid · cvt · Delhi

Ex-showroom price
₹19,62,000
RTO road taxDelhi slab for hybrid, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
₹2,03,732
Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
₹98,100
TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
₹19,620
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₹22,86,552
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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 Grand Vitara Alpha+ 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT and Alpha+(O) 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT?
₹6,800 ex-showroom — Alpha+ 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT is ₹19,55,200 and Alpha+(O) 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT is ₹19,62,000.
Is the Maruti Grand Vitara Alpha+(O) 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT worth the extra money over the Alpha+ 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT?
Alpha+(O) 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT costs ₹6,800 more than Alpha+ 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT and brings 1 feature we value at ₹55,000 — 808% 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 Strong Hybrid CVT that the Alpha+ 1.5 Strong Hybrid CVT 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.