Kia Carens Clavis: HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT vs HTX 1.5 Diesel MT

The HTX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,79,000 more than the HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT. The equipment it adds covers 67% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.

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The verdict

HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT → HTX 1.5 Diesel MT

Fair upgrade

You pay extra

₹1,79,000

₹17,21,900 → ₹19,00,900

Features are worth

₹1,21,600

11 gained, 1 lost

Equipment covers

67%

of what the variant costs extra

HTX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,79,000 more than HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 11 features we value at ₹1,21,600, roughly 67% 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

What the extra equipment is

Factory-only or fit it later

Only from the factory
₹94,050 · 6 features
Could be fitted later
₹30,400 · 5 features

Most of it — ₹94,050 of the ₹1,24,450 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Surround View Camera and 12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment. 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.

Kia Carens Clavis — manufacturer photograph
Photograph: Kia. Shows the Kia Carens Clavis, not either trim specifically — the table below is what separates them.
Where the money goes

Feature-by-feature valuation

13 of 77 features differ between these trims.

FeatureHTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MTHTX 1.5 Diesel MTValue
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.NoYes+₹23,750
Auto-Dimming Inside MirrorInside mirror that darkens by itself against headlamp glare. The tier above the manual day/night mirror.NoYes+₹4,750
Integrated DashcamFactory-fitted front camera recording to storage in the car.NoYes+₹8,550
Blind Spot MonitorWarns of a vehicle alongside, or shows a camera view of the lane you are pulling into.NoYes+₹13,300
Comfort & convenience
Tilt & Telescopic SteeringSteering column adjusts for both rake and reach.NoYes+₹4,750
Ambient Cabin LightingInterior accent lighting across the dashboard and doors.NoYes+₹6,650
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.NoYes+₹3,800
Cabin Air PurifierFilter unit that cleans cabin air, usually with a readout of air quality.NoYes+₹6,650
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.YesNo—
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument ClusterConfigurable digital color cockpit with driving modes and navigation display.NoYes+₹19,000
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.NoYes+₹21,850
Connected Car TechnologyEmbedded SIM giving remote lock, climate start, location and alerts from a phone app.NoYes+₹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.YesNo−₹2,850
Net feature value11 gained, 1 lost₹1,21,600

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

₹1,21,600 of equipment against ₹1,79,000 — 67% of the variant

Fair upgrade

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What you actually pay

On-road price, side by side

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In Delhi, HTX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹2,12,438 more on the road than HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT, against ₹1,79,000 ex-showroom. ₹31,648 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,790, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.

Drive-away cost

HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT

diesel · manual · Delhi

Ex-showroom price
₹17,21,900
RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
₹2,22,337
Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
₹86,095
TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
₹17,219
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
On-road, Delhi₹20,50,651
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Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.

Drive-away cost

HTX 1.5 Diesel MT

diesel · manual · Delhi

Ex-showroom price
₹19,00,900
RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
₹2,45,035
Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
₹95,045
TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
₹19,009
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
On-road, Delhi₹22,63,089
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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 HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT and HTX 1.5 Diesel MT?
₹1,79,000 ex-showroom — HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹17,21,900 and HTX 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹19,00,900.
Is the Kia Carens Clavis HTX 1.5 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT?
HTX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,79,000 more than HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 11 features we value at ₹1,21,600, roughly 67% 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 Diesel MT that the HTK+(O) 1.5 Diesel MT doesn't have?
11 features, led by Surround View Camera, 12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment, 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.