MG Astor: Shine 1.5 Petrol MT vs Select 1.5 Petrol MT
The Select 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹1,06,000 more than the Shine 1.5 Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 80% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹1,06,000
₹11,34,100 → ₹12,40,100
Features are worth
₹85,000
8 gained
Equipment covers
80%
of what the variant costs extra
Select 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹1,06,000 more than Shine 1.5 Petrol MT and brings 8 features we value at ₹85,000, roughly 80% 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
- ₹66,000 · 5 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹19,000 · 3 features
Most of it — ₹66,000 of the ₹85,000 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by 6 Airbags Standard and Connected Car Technology. 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
8 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Shine 1.5 Petrol MT | Select 1.5 Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| 6 Airbags StandardFront, side, and curtain airbags for complete occupant cabin safety. | No | Yes | +₹30,000 |
| Automatic HeadlampsHeadlamps that switch on by themselves as light falls. | No | Yes | +₹6,000 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| 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 |
| Digital KeyUnlock and start the car with a phone or an NFC card, and share access with someone else. | No | Yes | +₹8,000 |
| 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. | No | Yes | +₹10,000 |
| Connected Car TechnologyEmbedded SIM giving remote lock, climate start, location and alerts from a phone app. | No | Yes | +₹12,000 |
| 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 | +₹3,000 |
| Net feature value | 8 gained | ₹85,000 | |
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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6 Airbags Standardadded
ours₹Leatherette Upholsteryadded
ours₹Automatic Headlampsadded
ours₹7-Inch Digital Instrument Clusteradded
ours₹Connected Car Technologyadded
ours₹Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheeladded
ours₹Digital Keyadded
ours₹Wireless Android Autoadded
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On our figures
₹85,000 of equipment against ₹1,06,000 — 80% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Select 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹1,23,151 more on the road than Shine 1.5 Petrol MT, against ₹1,06,000 ex-showroom. ₹16,091 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,060, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Shine 1.5 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹11,34,100
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,19,451
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹56,705
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹11,341
- 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.
Select 1.5 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹12,40,100
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,30,242
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹62,005
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹12,401
- 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 MG Astor Shine 1.5 Petrol MT and Select 1.5 Petrol MT?
- ₹1,06,000 ex-showroom — Shine 1.5 Petrol MT is ₹11,34,100 and Select 1.5 Petrol MT is ₹12,40,100.
- Is the MG Astor Select 1.5 Petrol MT worth the extra money over the Shine 1.5 Petrol MT?
- Select 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹1,06,000 more than Shine 1.5 Petrol MT and brings 8 features we value at ₹85,000, roughly 80% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the Select 1.5 Petrol MT that the Shine 1.5 Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 8 features, led by 6 Airbags Standard, Leatherette Upholstery, Connected Car Technology. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.