Maruti XL6: Zeta 1.5 Petrol MT vs Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT
The Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹96,500 more than the Zeta 1.5 Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 70% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹96,500
₹11,62,300 → ₹12,58,800
Features are worth
₹68,400
8 gained
Equipment covers
70%
of what the variant costs extra
Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹96,500 more than Zeta 1.5 Petrol MT and brings 8 features we value at ₹68,400, roughly 70% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
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
- ₹29,450 · 2 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹38,950 · 6 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
8 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Zeta 1.5 Petrol MT | Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)Individual tyre pressure readout on the instrument display. | No | Yes | +₹6,175 |
| Rear Camera with Dynamic GuidelinesIntegrated rear parking camera with active steering trajectory lines. | No | Yes | +₹8,075 |
| 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 | +₹23,750 |
| Automatic HeadlampsHeadlamps that switch on by themselves as light falls. | No | Yes | +₹5,700 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Leatherette UpholsterySynthetic leather seat and trim finish in place of fabric. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| 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 | +₹3,800 |
| Cabin Air PurifierFilter unit that cleans cabin air, usually with a readout of air quality. | No | Yes | +₹6,650 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Wireless Android AutoThe factory touchscreen runs Android Auto without a cable — built into the head unit, or through a wired-to-wireless adapter the manufacturer supplies as standard. Most cars that have it pair Apple CarPlay wirelessly too, but this entry asks only about Android Auto. Wired-only Android Auto does not count. | No | Yes | +₹2,850 |
| Net feature value | 8 gained | ₹68,400 | |
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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Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)added
ours₹Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelinesadded
ours₹Surround View Cameraadded
ours₹Leatherette Upholsteryadded
ours₹Automatic Headlampsadded
ours₹Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheeladded
ours₹Cabin Air Purifieradded
ours₹Wireless Android Autoadded
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On our figures
₹68,400 of equipment against ₹96,500 — 70% of the variant
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Zeta 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 ₹96,500 on every one.
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual (this page) | ₹96,500 | ₹68,400 | 70%Fair upgrade |
| Petrol automatic | ₹96,500 | ₹68,400 | 70%Fair upgrade |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹1,12,114 more on the road than Zeta 1.5 Petrol MT, against ₹96,500 ex-showroom. ₹14,649 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹965, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Zeta 1.5 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹11,62,300
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,22,322
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹58,115
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹11,623
- 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
- ₹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.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the Maruti XL6 Zeta 1.5 Petrol MT and Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT?
- ₹96,500 ex-showroom — Zeta 1.5 Petrol MT is ₹11,62,300 and Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT is ₹12,58,800.
- Is the Maruti XL6 Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT worth the extra money over the Zeta 1.5 Petrol MT?
- Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹96,500 more than Zeta 1.5 Petrol MT and brings 8 features we value at ₹68,400, roughly 70% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the Alpha 1.5 Petrol MT that the Zeta 1.5 Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 8 features, led by Surround View Camera, Leatherette Upholstery, Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.