Tata Nexon: Smart+ 1.5 Diesel MT vs Smart+ S 1.5 Diesel MT
The Smart+ S 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹30,000 more than the Smart+ 1.5 Diesel MT. The equipment it adds covers 144% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹30,000
₹9,26,990 → ₹9,56,990
Features are worth
₹43,240
3 gained
Equipment covers
144%
of what the variant costs extra
Smart+ S 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹30,000 more than Smart+ 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 3 features we value at ₹43,240 — 144% 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 Nov 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹43,240 · 3 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹0 · 0 features
Most of it — ₹43,240 of the ₹43,240 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Single-Pane Electric Sunroof and Automatic Headlamps. 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
3 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Smart+ 1.5 Diesel MT | Smart+ S 1.5 Diesel MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Automatic HeadlampsHeadlamps that switch on by themselves as light falls. | No | Yes | +₹5,520 |
| Rain-Sensing WipersWipers that start and change speed by themselves when rain hits the screen. | No | Yes | +₹5,520 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Single-Pane Electric SunroofPower-operated tilt and slide single glass sunroof. | No | Yes | +₹32,200 |
| Net feature value | 3 gained | ₹43,240 | |
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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On our figures
₹43,240 of equipment against ₹30,000 — 144% of the variant
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Smart+ to Smart+ S on all 3 powertrains
Tata Motors sells this upgrade on 3 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 ₹30,000 on every one.
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual | ₹30,000 | ₹43,240 | 144%Worth it |
| CNG manual | ₹30,000 | ₹43,240 | 144%Worth it |
| Diesel manual (this page) | ₹30,000 | ₹43,240 | 144%Worth it |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Smart+ S 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹34,179 more on the road than Smart+ 1.5 Diesel MT, against ₹30,000 ex-showroom. ₹4,179 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Smart+ 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹9,26,990
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹86,781
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹46,350
- 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.
Smart+ S 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹9,56,990
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹89,460
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹47,850
- 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 Nexon Smart+ 1.5 Diesel MT and Smart+ S 1.5 Diesel MT?
- ₹30,000 ex-showroom — Smart+ 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹9,26,990 and Smart+ S 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹9,56,990.
- Is the Tata Nexon Smart+ S 1.5 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the Smart+ 1.5 Diesel MT?
- Smart+ S 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹30,000 more than Smart+ 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 3 features we value at ₹43,240 — 144% 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 Smart+ S 1.5 Diesel MT that the Smart+ 1.5 Diesel MT doesn't have?
- 3 features, led by Single-Pane Electric Sunroof, Automatic Headlamps, Rain-Sensing Wipers. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.