Kia Seltos: HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel AT vs HTX 1.5 Diesel AT
The HTX 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹1,40,000 more than the HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel AT. The equipment it adds covers 58% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionHTK(O) 1.5 Diesel AT → HTX 1.5 Diesel AT
You pay extra
₹1,40,000
₹17,43,900 → ₹18,83,900
Features are worth
₹82,000
8 gained
Equipment covers
58%
of what the variant costs extra
HTX 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹1,40,000 more than HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel AT and brings only ₹82,000 of equipment we can put a price on — about 58% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel AT 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
- ₹37,000 · 4 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹45,000 · 4 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
10 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel AT | HTX 1.5 Diesel AT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Day/Night Inside MirrorManually flipped anti-glare inside rear-view mirror. The tier below the auto-dimming mirror.Counted in Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Auto-Dimming Inside MirrorInside mirror that darkens by itself against headlamp glare. The tier above the manual day/night mirror.Up from Day/Night Inside Mirror — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹3,000 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Automatic Climate ControlSet a temperature and the car holds it, instead of manual fan and dial control. | No | Yes | +₹12,000 |
| Ambient Cabin LightingInterior accent lighting across the dashboard and doors. | No | Yes | +₹7,000 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen InfotainmentA wide 10.25-inch HD touchscreen, often with built-in navigation.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 | +₹26,000 |
| 12.3-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentThe largest touchscreen size we track: 12.3 inches, and larger screens counted at this level.Up from 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹7,000 |
| Dedicated Climate Touch PanelSeparate touch display for climate control. | No | Yes | +₹6,000 |
| Connected Car TechnologyEmbedded SIM giving remote lock, climate start, location and alerts from a phone app. | No | Yes | +₹12,000 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| LED Fog LampsDedicated low-mount LED fog lamps for adverse weather. | No | Yes | +₹9,000 |
| Net feature value | 8 gained | ₹82,000 | |
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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Automatic Climate Controladded
ours₹Premium Branded Sound Systemadded
ours₹LED Fog Lampsadded
ours₹Ambient Cabin Lightingadded
ours₹12.3-Inch Touchscreen Infotainmentadded
replaces 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Dedicated Climate Touch Paneladded
ours₹Connected Car Technologyadded
ours₹Auto-Dimming Inside Mirroradded
replaces Day/Night Inside Mirror — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹
On our figures
₹82,000 of equipment against ₹1,40,000 — 58% of the variant
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HTK(O) to HTX on all 5 powertrains
Kia sells this upgrade on 5 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 ₹1,40,000 on every one.
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual | ₹1,40,000 | ₹1,10,000 | 78%Fair upgrade |
| 1.5 · Petrol IVT | ₹1,40,000 | ₹82,000 | 58%Pricey |
| Diesel manual | ₹1,40,000 | ₹1,10,000 | 78%Fair upgrade |
| 1.5 Turbo · Petrol DCT | ₹1,40,000 | ₹82,000 | 58%Pricey |
| Diesel automatic (this page) | ₹1,40,000 | ₹82,000 | 58%Pricey |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HTX 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹1,66,152 more on the road than HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel AT, against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom. ₹24,752 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,400, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel AT
diesel · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹17,43,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,25,127
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹87,195
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹17,439
- 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 Diesel AT
diesel · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹18,83,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,42,879
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹94,195
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹18,839
- 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 Seltos HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel AT and HTX 1.5 Diesel AT?
- ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom — HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel AT is ₹17,43,900 and HTX 1.5 Diesel AT is ₹18,83,900.
- Is the Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel AT worth the extra money over the HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel AT?
- HTX 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹1,40,000 more than HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel AT and brings only ₹82,000 of equipment we can put a price on — about 58% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel AT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the HTX 1.5 Diesel AT that the HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel AT doesn't have?
- 8 features, led by Premium Branded Sound System, Automatic Climate Control, Connected Car Technology. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.