Maruti XL6: Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT vs Alpha+ 1.5 Petrol MT
The Alpha+ 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹58,300 more than the Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 45% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionAlpha 1.5 Petrol MT → Alpha+ 1.5 Petrol MT
You pay extra
₹58,300
₹12,58,800 → ₹13,17,100
Features are worth
₹26,600
1 gained
Equipment covers
45%
of what the variant costs extra
Alpha+ 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹58,300 more than Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT and brings only ₹26,600 of equipment we can put a price on — about 45% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, Alpha 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
- ₹26,600 · 1 feature
- Could be fitted later
- ₹0 · 0 features
Most of it — ₹26,600 of the ₹26,600 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Front Ventilated Seats. 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 Petrol MT | Alpha+ 1.5 Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Front Ventilated Seats3-stage cooling air circulation for front seats, vital for Indian summers. | No | Yes | +₹26,600 |
| Net feature value | 1 gained | ₹26,600 | |
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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Front Ventilated Seatsadded
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₹26,600 of equipment against ₹58,300 — 45% of the variant
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Alpha 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 ₹58,300 on every one.
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual (this page) | ₹58,300 | ₹26,600 | 45%Pricey |
| Petrol automatic | ₹58,300 | ₹26,600 | 45%Pricey |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Alpha+ 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹67,733 more on the road than Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT, against ₹58,300 ex-showroom. ₹8,850 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹583, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹12,58,800
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,32,146
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹62,940
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹12,588
- 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+ 1.5 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹13,17,100
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,38,081
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹65,855
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹13,171
- 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 XL6 Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT and Alpha+ 1.5 Petrol MT?
- ₹58,300 ex-showroom — Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT is ₹12,58,800 and Alpha+ 1.5 Petrol MT is ₹13,17,100.
- Is the Maruti XL6 Alpha+ 1.5 Petrol MT worth the extra money over the Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT?
- Alpha+ 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹58,300 more than Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT and brings only ₹26,600 of equipment we can put a price on — about 45% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the Alpha+ 1.5 Petrol MT that the Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 1 feature, led by Front Ventilated Seats. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.