Kia Carens Clavis: HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT vs HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT
The HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹5,27,000 more than the HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 74% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹5,27,000
₹13,76,900 → ₹19,03,900
Features are worth
₹3,94,250
27 gained, 1 lost
Equipment covers
74%
of what the variant costs extra
HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹5,27,000 more than HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT and brings 27 features we value at ₹3,94,250, roughly 74% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
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
- ₹2,85,950 · 16 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹1,11,150 · 11 features
Most of it — ₹2,85,950 of the ₹3,97,100 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
32 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT | HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Surround View CameraCameras around the car stitched into a bird's-eye view on the screen. A 540-degree system, which adds a view of the ground under the car, earns the same credit. | No | Yes | +₹23,750 |
| Level 2 ADAS SuiteAutonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go. | No | Yes | +₹71,250 |
| 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 |
| Rain-Sensing WipersWipers that start and change speed by themselves when rain hits the screen. | No | Yes | +₹5,700 |
| Auto-Dimming Inside MirrorInside mirror that darkens by itself against headlamp glare. The tier above the manual day/night mirror. | No | Yes | +₹4,750 |
| Integrated DashcamFactory-fitted front camera recording to storage in the car. | No | Yes | +₹8,550 |
| Blind Spot MonitorWarns of a vehicle alongside, or shows a camera view of the lane you are pulling into. | No | Yes | +₹13,300 |
| 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 |
| Front Ventilated Seats3-stage cooling air circulation for front seats, vital for Indian summers. | No | Yes | +₹26,600 |
| 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 |
| Tilt & Telescopic SteeringSteering column adjusts for both rake and reach. | No | Yes | +₹4,750 |
| Ambient Cabin LightingInterior accent lighting across the dashboard and doors. | No | Yes | +₹6,650 |
| 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 | — |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering WheelLeather or leatherette covering on the steering wheel, and usually the gear lever too, rather than plastic. A wrapped gear knob on its own does not count. | No | Yes | +₹3,800 |
| Cabin Air PurifierFilter unit that cleans cabin air, usually with a readout of air quality. | No | Yes | +₹6,650 |
| 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 | |||
| 8-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentCapacitive display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wired or wireless.Counted in 12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Premium Branded Sound SystemBranded multi-speaker audio system with amplifier and subwoofer. | No | Yes | +₹24,700 |
| 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument ClusterConfigurable digital color cockpit with driving modes and navigation display. | No | Yes | +₹19,000 |
| Wireless Phone ChargerA Qi wireless charging pad built into the console. | No | Yes | +₹6,650 |
| 12.3-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentThe largest touchscreen size we track: 12.3 inches, and larger screens counted at this level.Up from 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹21,850 |
| Connected Car TechnologyEmbedded SIM giving remote lock, climate start, location and alerts from a phone app. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| Wireless Android AutoThe factory touchscreen runs Android Auto without a cable — built into the head unit, or through a wired-to-wireless adapter the manufacturer supplies as standard. Most cars that have it pair Apple CarPlay wirelessly too, but this entry asks only about Android Auto. Wired-only Android Auto does not count. | Yes | No | −₹2,850 |
| 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 | 27 gained, 1 lost | ₹3,94,250 | |
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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Surround View Cameraadded
ours₹Level 2 ADAS Suiteadded
ours₹Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washeradded
ours₹Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroofadded
replaces Single-Pane Electric Sunroof — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Front Ventilated Seatsadded
ours₹Cruise Controladded
ours₹Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Startadded
replaces Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Premium Branded Sound Systemadded
ours₹10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Clusteradded
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₹Tilt & Telescopic Steeringadded
ours₹Front Parking Sensorsadded
ours₹Ambient Cabin Lightingadded
ours₹12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainmentadded
replaces 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Rain-Sensing Wipersadded
ours₹Connected Car Technologyadded
ours₹Roof Railsadded
ours₹Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheeladded
ours₹Auto-Dimming Inside Mirroradded
ours₹Cabin Air Purifieradded
ours₹Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way)added
ours₹Integrated Dashcamadded
ours₹Blind Spot Monitoradded
ours₹Wireless Android Autodropped
ours₹
On our figures
₹3,94,250 of equipment against ₹5,27,000 — 74% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹6,12,269 more on the road than HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT, against ₹5,27,000 ex-showroom. ₹79,999 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹5,270, 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.
HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹19,03,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,97,817
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹95,195
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹19,039
- 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 HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT?
- ₹5,27,000 ex-showroom — HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT is ₹13,76,900 and HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT is ₹19,03,900.
- Is the Kia Carens Clavis HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT worth the extra money over the HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT?
- HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹5,27,000 more than HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT and brings 27 features we value at ₹3,94,250, roughly 74% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the HTX+ 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT that the HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 27 features, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite, 17-Inch Alloy Wheels, Front Ventilated Seats. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.