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Car cheaper than Maruti Alto! Available for only ₹ 3.49 lakh, know which is the better deal
Samira Vishwas | November 25, 2025 10:24 PM CST

Cheapest 5-Seater Car In India: The Indian automobile market is continuously meeting the demand for affordable cars. In such Maruti Suzuki Two popular cars of Alto K10 And S-Presso Emerges as a great option for low budget customers. But the surprising thing is that there is a car cheaper than Maruti Alto, which costs less than ₹ 3.5 lakh.

Maruti S-Presso is cheaper than Alto K10

Ex-showroom price of Maruti Alto K10 starts at ₹3,69,600. On the other hand, the Maruti S-Presso is cheaper by about ₹20,000. Its starting ex-showroom price is ₹3,49,900, making it one of the most budget-friendly cars in India. The company makes this car available in 7 color options, making it very popular among young buyers and small families.

Great engine and transmission options

The company’s Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT petrol engine is available in Maruti S-Presso. This engine generates power of 49 kW at 5,500 rpm. In transmission options you get:

  • 5-speed manual gearbox
  • AGS (Auto Gear Shift) Technology

This engine is known for better mileage and smooth city driving, making it even more attractive for first-time buyers.

Safety features of Maruti S-Presso

Despite the affordable price, the car is equipped with modern features on the safety front. These include:

  • ABS with EBD
  • dual airbags
  • Hill Hold Assist (AGS Variant)
  • reverse parking sensors
  • auto gear shift technology

There are 8 variants of Maruti S-Presso available in the Indian market. The ex-showroom price of its top model goes up to ₹ 5,24,900.

Which is the best option in the range of ₹ 5 lakh?

Maruti S-Presso competes with many cars in this range:

  • Maruti Alto K10
  • price: Starting from ₹3.70 lakh

Renault Kwid

  • price: ₹4.30 lakh to ₹5.99 lakh

Tata Tiago

  • price: ₹4.57 lakh to ₹7.82 lakh

S-Presso becomes the most affordable car in this range according to its price and features. At the same time, Tiago and Kwid are more advanced in features, but the price is slightly higher.


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