Kia Carens Clavis: GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT vs HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT
The HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹1,07,000 more than the GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT. The equipment it adds covers 130% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹1,07,000
₹19,99,900 → ₹21,06,900
Features are worth
₹1,39,650
6 gained, 1 lost
Equipment covers
130%
of what the variant costs extra
HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹1,07,000 more than GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT and brings 6 features we value at ₹1,39,650 — 130% 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
- ₹1,23,500 · 5 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹24,700 · 1 feature
Most of it — ₹1,23,500 of the ₹1,48,200 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite and Front Ventilated Seats. 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
7 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT | HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Level 2 ADAS SuiteAutonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go. | No | Yes | +₹71,250 |
| Rain-Sensing WipersWipers that start and change speed by themselves when rain hits the screen. | No | Yes | +₹5,700 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Front Ventilated Seats3-stage cooling air circulation for front seats, vital for Indian summers. | No | Yes | +₹26,600 |
| Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way)Driver's seat with powered slide and recline (and, on a 6-way seat, height), but fewer than the eight powered adjustments of the level above. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Premium Branded Sound SystemBranded multi-speaker audio system with amplifier and subwoofer. | No | Yes | +₹24,700 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| LED Fog LampsDedicated low-mount LED fog lamps for adverse weather. | Yes | No | −₹8,550 |
| Powertrain & drive modes | |||
| Steering Mounted Paddle ShiftersManual gear control for automatic transmissions directly on steering wheel. | No | Yes | +₹8,550 |
| Net feature value | 6 gained, 1 lost | ₹1,39,650 | |
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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₹1,39,650 of equipment against ₹1,07,000 — 130% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹1,24,312 more on the road than GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT, against ₹1,07,000 ex-showroom. ₹16,242 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,070, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT
petrol · dct · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹19,99,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,07,590
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹99,995
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹19,999
- 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.
HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT
petrol · dct · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹21,06,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,18,482
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹1,05,345
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹21,069
- 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 Kia Carens Clavis GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT and HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT?
- ₹1,07,000 ex-showroom — GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT is ₹19,99,900 and HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT is ₹21,06,900.
- Is the Kia Carens Clavis HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT worth the extra money over the GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT?
- HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹1,07,000 more than GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT and brings 6 features we value at ₹1,39,650 — 130% 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 HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT that the GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT doesn't have?
- 6 features, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite, Front Ventilated Seats, Premium Branded Sound System. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.