MG Astor: Sprint 1.5 Petrol MT vs Select 1.5 Petrol MT
The Select 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹2,61,000 more than the Sprint 1.5 Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 78% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionSprint 1.5 Petrol MT → Select 1.5 Petrol MT
You pay extra
₹2,61,000
₹9,79,100 → ₹12,40,100
Features are worth
₹2,05,000
14 gained
Equipment covers
78%
of what the variant costs extra
Select 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹2,61,000 more than Sprint 1.5 Petrol MT and brings 14 features we value at ₹2,05,000, roughly 78% 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
- ₹1,38,000 · 8 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹67,000 · 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
15 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Sprint 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 | |||
| Dual-Pane Panoramic SunroofFull-length dual-pane panoramic glass roof whose front panel opens. | No | Yes | +₹55,000 |
| Cruise ControlElectronic highway speed control for relaxed long-distance cruising. | No | Yes | +₹10,000 |
| Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button StartPassive proximity keyless unlocking and engine start/stop button.Up from Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹7,000 |
| Leatherette UpholsterySynthetic leather seat and trim finish in place of fabric. | No | Yes | +₹12,000 |
| Remote Central LockingCentral locking operated by a remote or flip key, rather than a key turned in the door.Counted in Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| 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 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 17-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 17-inch alloy wheels. The level above 16-inch alloys. | No | Yes | +₹38,000 |
| Front Fog Lamps (Halogen)Halogen or bulb-type front fog lamps. The tier below LED fog lamps. | No | Yes | +₹5,000 |
| Roof RailsLoad-bearing rails on the roof for a carrier or box. | No | Yes | +₹5,000 |
| Net feature value | 14 gained | ₹2,05,000 | |
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₹Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroofadded
ours₹Cruise Controladded
ours₹Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Startadded
replaces Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹17-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
ours₹Leatherette Upholsteryadded
ours₹Front Fog Lamps (Halogen)added
ours₹Automatic Headlampsadded
ours₹7-Inch Digital Instrument Clusteradded
ours₹Connected Car Technologyadded
ours₹Roof Railsadded
ours₹Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheeladded
ours₹Digital Keyadded
ours₹Wireless Android Autoadded
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On our figures
₹2,05,000 of equipment against ₹2,61,000 — 78% 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 ₹3,42,394 more on the road than Sprint 1.5 Petrol MT, against ₹2,61,000 ex-showroom. ₹68,993 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. The dearer variant crosses ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, so it also carries 1% TCS (₹12,401), which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Sprint 1.5 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹9,79,100
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹74,299
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹48,955
- 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 Sprint 1.5 Petrol MT and Select 1.5 Petrol MT?
- ₹2,61,000 ex-showroom — Sprint 1.5 Petrol MT is ₹9,79,100 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 Sprint 1.5 Petrol MT?
- Select 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹2,61,000 more than Sprint 1.5 Petrol MT and brings 14 features we value at ₹2,05,000, roughly 78% 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 Sprint 1.5 Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 14 features, led by Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof, 17-Inch Alloy Wheels, 6 Airbags Standard. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.