Maruti Grand Vitara: Zeta(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT vs Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT
The Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT costs ₹1,49,600 more than the Zeta(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT. The equipment it adds covers 48% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionZeta(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT → Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT
You pay extra
₹1,49,600
₹13,89,100 → ₹15,38,700
Features are worth
₹73,000
5 gained, 1 lost
Equipment covers
48%
of what the variant costs extra
Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT costs ₹1,49,600 more than Zeta(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT and brings only ₹73,000 of equipment we can put a price on — about 48% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, Zeta(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid 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
- ₹67,000 · 3 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹16,000 · 2 features
Most of it — ₹67,000 of the ₹83,000 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Surround View Camera and 8-Way Powered Driver Seat. 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
6 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Zeta(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT | Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid 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 | +₹25,000 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| 8-Way Powered Driver SeatDriver's seat with eight or more powered adjustments: slide, recline, height and cushion tilt. Memory is a separate entry. | No | Yes | +₹22,000 |
| Leatherette UpholsterySynthetic leather seat and trim finish in place of fabric. | No | Yes | +₹12,000 |
| 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 | +₹4,000 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 7-Inch Digital Instrument ClusterA digital driver display of about 7 inches, on its own or set between analogue dials. The level below the 10.25-inch full digital cluster. | Yes | No | −₹10,000 |
| Head-Up DisplaySpeed and navigation projected into the driver's line of sight. | No | Yes | +₹20,000 |
| Net feature value | 5 gained, 1 lost | ₹73,000 | |
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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ours₹Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheeladded
ours₹Head-Up Displayadded
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On our figures
₹73,000 of equipment against ₹1,49,600 — 48% of the variant
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Zeta(O) 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 ₹1,49,600 on every one.
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual (this page) | ₹1,49,600 | ₹73,000 | 48%Pricey |
| Petrol automatic | ₹1,49,600 | ₹73,000 | 48%Pricey |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT costs ₹1,73,806 more on the road than Zeta(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT, against ₹1,49,600 ex-showroom. ₹22,710 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,496, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Zeta(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹13,89,100
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,45,410
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹69,455
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹13,891
- 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 MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹15,38,700
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,60,640
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹76,935
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹15,387
- 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 Zeta(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT and Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT?
- ₹1,49,600 ex-showroom — Zeta(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT is ₹13,89,100 and Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT is ₹15,38,700.
- Is the Maruti Grand Vitara Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT worth the extra money over the Zeta(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT?
- Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT costs ₹1,49,600 more than Zeta(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT and brings only ₹73,000 of equipment we can put a price on — about 48% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, Zeta(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the Alpha(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT that the Zeta(O) 1.5 Mild Hybrid MT doesn't have?
- 5 features, led by Surround View Camera, 8-Way Powered Driver Seat, Head-Up Display. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.