Kia Carens Clavis: HTE(O) 1.5 Diesel MT vs HTE(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT
The HTE(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹51,000 more than the HTE(O) 1.5 Diesel MT. The equipment it adds covers 87% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹51,000
₹14,36,900 → ₹14,87,900
Features are worth
₹44,650
2 gained
Equipment covers
87%
of what the variant costs extra
HTE(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹51,000 more than HTE(O) 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 2 features we value at ₹44,650, roughly 87% 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
- ₹44,650 · 2 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹0 · 0 features
Most of it — ₹44,650 of the ₹44,650 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Single-Pane Electric Sunroof and Automatic Climate Control. 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
2 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | HTE(O) 1.5 Diesel MT | HTE(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Single-Pane Electric SunroofPower-operated tilt and slide single glass sunroof. | No | Yes | +₹33,250 |
| Automatic Climate ControlSet a temperature and the car holds it, instead of manual fan and dial control. | No | Yes | +₹11,400 |
| Net feature value | 2 gained | ₹44,650 | |
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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₹44,650 of equipment against ₹51,000 — 87% of the variant
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HTE(O) to HTE(EX) on all 3 powertrains
Kia sells this upgrade on 3 powertrains. The price gap and what it buys are not always the same, so here is each one, worked out the same way as this page. It is cheapest on the 1.5 · Petrol manual (₹51,000) and dearest on the 1.5 Turbo · Petrol manual (₹55,000).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 · Petrol manual | ₹51,000 | ₹44,650 | 87%Fair upgrade |
| 1.5 Turbo · Petrol manual | ₹55,000 | ₹44,650 | 81%Fair upgrade |
| Diesel manual (this page) | ₹51,000 | ₹44,650 | 87%Fair upgrade |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HTE(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹60,527 more on the road than HTE(O) 1.5 Diesel MT, against ₹51,000 ex-showroom. ₹9,017 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹510, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
HTE(O) 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹14,36,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,86,199
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹71,845
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹14,369
- 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.
HTE(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹14,87,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,92,666
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹74,395
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹14,879
- 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(O) 1.5 Diesel MT and HTE(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT?
- ₹51,000 ex-showroom — HTE(O) 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹14,36,900 and HTE(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹14,87,900.
- Is the Kia Carens Clavis HTE(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the HTE(O) 1.5 Diesel MT?
- HTE(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹51,000 more than HTE(O) 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 2 features we value at ₹44,650, roughly 87% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the HTE(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT that the HTE(O) 1.5 Diesel MT doesn't have?
- 2 features, led by Single-Pane Electric Sunroof, Automatic Climate Control. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.