Kia Carens Clavis: HTE(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT vs HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT
The HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹55,000 more than the HTE(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 81% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹55,000
₹13,21,900 → ₹13,76,900
Features are worth
₹44,650
2 gained
Equipment covers
81%
of what the variant costs extra
HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹55,000 more than HTE(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT and brings 2 features we value at ₹44,650, roughly 81% 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 Turbo Petrol MT | HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol 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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On our figures
₹44,650 of equipment against ₹55,000 — 81% 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 (this page) | ₹55,000 | ₹44,650 | 81%Fair upgrade |
| Diesel manual | ₹51,000 | ₹44,650 | 87%Fair upgrade |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹63,899 more on the road than HTE(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT, against ₹55,000 ex-showroom. ₹8,349 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹550, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
HTE(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹13,21,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,38,569
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹66,095
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹13,219
- 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 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.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the Kia Carens Clavis HTE(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT and HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT?
- ₹55,000 ex-showroom — HTE(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT is ₹13,21,900 and HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT is ₹13,76,900.
- Is the Kia Carens Clavis HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT worth the extra money over the HTE(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT?
- HTE(EX) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹55,000 more than HTE(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol MT and brings 2 features we value at ₹44,650, roughly 81% 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 Turbo Petrol MT that the HTE(O) 1.5 Turbo Petrol 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.