Compare Maruti A-Star Automatic, Hyundai i10 Automatic

Maruti Suzuki recently launched the automatic version of their popular hatchback Maruti A Star. With the launch came the expectations and excitement of various Car enthusiasts and industry experts. Any new launch is always succumbed to competition and comparison, which happened with Maruti A Star as well. One close contender that stands in the same segment is Hyundai i10 Automatic, launched on 2009-06-04.

Maruti Suzuki, the largest selling car maker in the country seems to have mastered the art of pitching in the best quality products as Maruti A Star automatic already stands way ahead of Hyundai i10 automatic with several advantages. A-Star AT offers better Value For your Money investment tagged at Rs. 434535/- (A-Star VXi AT Ex-Showroom Delhi) while i 10 Magna AT is priced at Rs. 456735/-. Also the former offers additional features like Antilock Braking System (ABS), Integrated audio system, Driver seat height adjuster, Key off reminder, Boot lid opener, Crimson illuminated instrumental panel, Door ajar warning light, Digital fuel gauge, Cigarette lighter, Ash tray, Sun visor with ticket holder and is also blessed with Total Effective Control Technology.

Apart from the additional features being offered the car is also far more fuel efficient which means more savings for the customers providing a mileage of 17.0 KMPL while Hyundai i10 Automatic stands at 16.7 KMPL. When these features and benefits are viewed against the difference in costing the Acquisition Cost Difference comes down to Rs 22,000, the Cost of Additional Features standing at Rs. 27,650 the Total Benefit for the customers is an impressive figure of Rs 49,650 App.

With such features, cost benefits and impressive brand position, there seems to be no questioning the fact that Maruti Suzuki stands numero uno as the value for money sentiment is best tapped by the company as far as the Indian buyers are concerned.