Bengaluru super area calculations are just builder tricks

Hoodi – this area keeps coming up every time I shortlist something. I'm looking for a 2BHK, budget around ₹90L, maybe a bit more for a good project. Visited Keya Homes near Venkateshpura last weekend. They showed me a 1050 sqft unit, but carpet area was barely 700 sqft. Honestly, I had no idea super area can be so inflated. This is my first property, toh ab samajh nahi aa raha. Builder keh raha hai ki construction-linked payment plan is better, but isn't a down payment plan usually cheaper in the long run? They are offering some "spot discount" if I book quickly, but it feels like a pressure tactic. Is it worth paying more for a higher floor for the view, yaar? My parents keep saying don't fall for these extras. What's the real difference in EMI?