Kia Carens Clavis: HTE 1.5 Petrol MT vs HTE(O) 1.5 Petrol MT
The HTE(O) 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹96,000 more than the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 47% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹96,000
₹11,38,900 → ₹12,34,900
Features are worth
₹46,075
6 gained
Equipment covers
47%
of what the variant costs extra
HTE(O) 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹96,000 more than HTE 1.5 Petrol MT and brings only ₹46,075 of equipment we can put a price on — about 47% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTE 1.5 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
- ₹14,250 · 3 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹31,825 · 3 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
6 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | HTE 1.5 Petrol MT | HTE(O) 1.5 Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Rear Camera with Dynamic GuidelinesIntegrated rear parking camera with active steering trajectory lines. | No | Yes | +₹8,075 |
| Automatic HeadlampsHeadlamps that switch on by themselves as light falls. | No | Yes | +₹5,700 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Steering-Mounted ControlsAudio and phone controls on the steering wheel. Cruise control buttons are priced with cruise control. | No | Yes | +₹3,800 |
| Electrically Adjustable ORVMsWing mirrors adjust from a switch inside the cabin. | No | Yes | +₹4,750 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 8-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentCapacitive display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wired or wireless. | No | Yes | +₹20,900 |
| 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. | No | Yes | +₹2,850 |
| Net feature value | 6 gained | ₹46,075 | |
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 Camera with Dynamic Guidelinesadded
ours₹8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainmentadded
ours₹Steering-Mounted Controlsadded
ours₹Electrically Adjustable ORVMsadded
ours₹Automatic Headlampsadded
ours₹Wireless Android Autoadded
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On our figures
₹46,075 of equipment against ₹96,000 — 47% of the variant
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HTE to HTE(O) on all 2 powertrains
Kia sells this upgrade on 2 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. The upgrade costs ₹96,000 on every one.
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 · Petrol manual (this page) | ₹96,000 | ₹46,075 | 47%Pricey |
| CNG manual | ₹96,000 | ₹46,075 | 47%Pricey |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HTE(O) 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹1,11,533 more on the road than HTE 1.5 Petrol MT, against ₹96,000 ex-showroom. ₹14,573 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹960, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
HTE 1.5 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹11,38,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,19,940
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹56,945
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹11,389
- 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(O) 1.5 Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹12,34,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,29,713
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹61,745
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹12,349
- 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 1.5 Petrol MT and HTE(O) 1.5 Petrol MT?
- ₹96,000 ex-showroom — HTE 1.5 Petrol MT is ₹11,38,900 and HTE(O) 1.5 Petrol MT is ₹12,34,900.
- Is the Kia Carens Clavis HTE(O) 1.5 Petrol MT worth the extra money over the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT?
- HTE(O) 1.5 Petrol MT costs ₹96,000 more than HTE 1.5 Petrol MT and brings only ₹46,075 of equipment we can put a price on — about 47% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTE 1.5 Petrol MT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the HTE(O) 1.5 Petrol MT that the HTE 1.5 Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 6 features, led by 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment, Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines, Automatic Headlamps. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.