Kia Carens Clavis: HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT vs HTK+(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT
The HTK+(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹2,65,000 more than the HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 50% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹2,65,000
₹13,76,900 → ₹16,41,900
Features are worth
₹1,33,000
11 gained
Equipment covers
50%
of what the variant costs extra
HTK+(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹2,65,000 more than HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT and brings only ₹1,33,000 of equipment we can put a price on — about 50% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT is the better 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
- ₹76,950 · 6 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹56,050 · 5 features
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
14 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT | HTK+(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Rear Defogger & Wiper/WasherEssential rainy season safety features for clear rear visibility. | No | Yes | +₹7,600 |
| Front Parking SensorsSensors in the front bumper for tight parking. | No | Yes | +₹5,700 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Single-Pane Electric SunroofPower-operated tilt and slide single glass sunroof.Counted in Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Dual-Pane Panoramic SunroofFull-length dual-pane panoramic glass roof whose front panel opens.Up from Single-Pane Electric Sunroof — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹19,000 |
| Cruise ControlElectronic highway speed control for relaxed long-distance cruising. | No | Yes | +₹9,500 |
| Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button StartPassive proximity keyless unlocking and engine start/stop button.Up from Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹6,650 |
| Auto-Folding ORVMsWing mirrors fold in automatically when the car is locked. | No | Yes | +₹5,700 |
| Remote Central LockingCentral locking operated by a remote or flip key, rather than a key turned in the door.Counted in Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Wireless Phone ChargerA Qi wireless charging pad built into the console. | No | Yes | +₹6,650 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 17-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 17-inch alloy wheels. The level above 16-inch alloys.Up from Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹33,250 |
| Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsFull-LED headlamp units with integrated LED daytime running lights. | No | Yes | +₹22,800 |
| Connected LED Tail LampsEdge-to-edge LED lightbar spanning the tailgate, linking the two tail lamps. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| Full Wheel CoversSteel wheels with full covers or a styled painted finish, rather than bare steel with centre caps. The tier below alloy wheels.Counted in 17-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Roof RailsLoad-bearing rails on the roof for a carrier or box. | No | Yes | +₹4,750 |
| Net feature value | 11 gained | ₹1,33,000 | |
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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Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washeradded
ours₹Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroofadded
replaces Single-Pane Electric Sunroof — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Cruise Controladded
ours₹Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Startadded
replaces Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Wireless Phone Chargeradded
ours₹17-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
replaces Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsadded
ours₹Connected LED Tail Lampsadded
ours₹Auto-Folding ORVMsadded
ours₹Front Parking Sensorsadded
ours₹Roof Railsadded
ours₹
On our figures
₹1,33,000 of equipment against ₹2,65,000 — 50% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HTK+(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹3,07,877 more on the road than HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT, against ₹2,65,000 ex-showroom. ₹40,227 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹2,650, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹13,76,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,44,168
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹68,845
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹13,769
- 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.
HTK+(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹16,41,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,71,145
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹82,095
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹16,419
- 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 HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT and HTK+(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT?
- ₹2,65,000 ex-showroom — HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT is ₹13,76,900 and HTK+(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT is ₹16,41,900.
- Is the Kia Carens Clavis HTK+(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT worth the extra money over the HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT?
- HTK+(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹2,65,000 more than HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT and brings only ₹1,33,000 of equipment we can put a price on — about 50% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the HTK+(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT that the HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 11 features, led by 17-Inch Alloy Wheels, Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs, Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.