Tata Aeris: Pure+ 1.2 Petrol MT vs Creative 1.2 Petrol MT
The Creative 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹75,000 more than the Pure+ 1.2 Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 170% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionPure+ 1.2 Petrol MT → Creative 1.2 Petrol MT
You pay extra
₹75,000
₹6,74,990 → ₹7,49,990
Features are worth
₹1,27,500
12 gained
Equipment covers
170%
of what the variant costs extra
Creative 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹75,000 more than Pure+ 1.2 Petrol MT and brings 12 features we value at ₹1,27,500 — 170% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to 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
- ₹92,650 · 9 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹34,850 · 3 features
Most of it — ₹92,650 of the ₹1,27,500 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Surround View Camera and Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs. 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
15 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Pure+ 1.2 Petrol MT | Creative 1.2 Petrol 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 | +₹21,250 |
| Automatic HeadlampsHeadlamps that switch on by themselves as light falls. | No | Yes | +₹5,100 |
| Rain-Sensing WipersWipers that start and change speed by themselves when rain hits the screen. | No | Yes | +₹5,100 |
| Blind Spot MonitorWarns of a vehicle alongside, or shows a camera view of the lane you are pulling into. | No | Yes | +₹11,900 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Automatic Climate ControlSet a temperature and the car holds it, instead of manual fan and dial control. | No | Yes | +₹10,200 |
| 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 | +₹5,950 |
| Auto-Folding ORVMsWing mirrors fold in automatically when the car is locked. | No | Yes | +₹5,100 |
| 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 | — |
| Cooled GloveboxGlovebox fed by the air-conditioning duct. | No | Yes | +₹2,550 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 8-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentCapacitive display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wired or wireless.Counted in 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen InfotainmentA wide 10.25-inch HD touchscreen, often with built-in navigation.Up from 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹13,600 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 15-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory alloy wheels in place of steel rims with covers.Up from Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹16,150 |
| Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsFull-LED headlamp units with integrated LED daytime running lights. | No | Yes | +₹20,400 |
| Connected LED Tail LampsEdge-to-edge LED lightbar spanning the tailgate, linking the two tail lamps. | No | Yes | +₹10,200 |
| Full Wheel CoversSteel wheels with full covers or a styled painted finish, rather than bare steel with centre caps. The tier below alloy wheels.Counted in 15-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Net feature value | 12 gained | ₹1,27,500 | |
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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Surround View Cameraadded
ours₹Automatic Climate Controladded
ours₹Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Startadded
replaces Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainmentadded
replaces 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹15-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
replaces Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsadded
ours₹Connected LED Tail Lampsadded
ours₹Auto-Folding ORVMsadded
ours₹Automatic Headlampsadded
ours₹Rain-Sensing Wipersadded
ours₹Cooled Gloveboxadded
ours₹Blind Spot Monitoradded
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On our figures
₹1,27,500 of equipment against ₹75,000 — 170% of the variant
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Pure+ to Creative on all 4 powertrains
Tata Motors sells this upgrade on 4 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 ₹75,000 on every one.
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual (this page) | ₹75,000 | ₹1,27,500 | 170%Worth it |
| Petrol AMT | ₹75,000 | ₹1,27,500 | 170%Worth it |
| CNG manual | ₹75,000 | ₹1,11,350 | 148%Worth it |
| CNG AMT | ₹75,000 | ₹1,11,350 | 148%Worth it |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Creative 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹84,135 more on the road than Pure+ 1.2 Petrol MT, against ₹75,000 ex-showroom. ₹9,135 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Pure+ 1.2 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹6,74,990
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹52,464
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹33,750
- 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.
Creative 1.2 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹7,49,990
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹57,849
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹37,500
- 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 Tata Aeris Pure+ 1.2 Petrol MT and Creative 1.2 Petrol MT?
- ₹75,000 ex-showroom — Pure+ 1.2 Petrol MT is ₹6,74,990 and Creative 1.2 Petrol MT is ₹7,49,990.
- Is the Tata Aeris Creative 1.2 Petrol MT worth the extra money over the Pure+ 1.2 Petrol MT?
- Creative 1.2 Petrol MT costs ₹75,000 more than Pure+ 1.2 Petrol MT and brings 12 features we value at ₹1,27,500 — 170% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to buy.
- What do you actually get on the Creative 1.2 Petrol MT that the Pure+ 1.2 Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 12 features, led by Surround View Camera, Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs, 15-Inch Alloy Wheels. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.