Kia Seltos: HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel MT vs HTX 1.5 Diesel MT
The HTX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,40,000 more than the HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel MT. The equipment it adds covers 78% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹1,40,000
₹16,13,900 → ₹17,53,900
Features are worth
₹1,10,000
9 gained
Equipment covers
78%
of what the variant costs extra
HTX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,40,000 more than HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 9 features we value at ₹1,10,000, roughly 78% 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
- ₹65,000 · 5 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
11 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel MT | HTX 1.5 Diesel MT | 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 | |||
| Front Ventilated Seats3-stage cooling air circulation for front seats, vital for Indian summers. | No | Yes | +₹28,000 |
| 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 | 9 gained | ₹1,10,000 | |
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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Front Ventilated Seatsadded
ours₹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
₹1,10,000 of equipment against ₹1,40,000 — 78% 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 (this page) | ₹1,40,000 | ₹1,10,000 | 78%Fair upgrade |
| 1.5 Turbo · Petrol DCT | ₹1,40,000 | ₹82,000 | 58%Pricey |
| Diesel automatic | ₹1,40,000 | ₹82,000 | 58%Pricey |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HTX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,66,152 more on the road than HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel MT, 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 MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹16,13,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,08,643
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹80,695
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹16,139
- 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 MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹17,53,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,26,395
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹87,695
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹17,539
- 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 MT and HTX 1.5 Diesel MT?
- ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom — HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹16,13,900 and HTX 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹17,53,900.
- Is the Kia Seltos HTX 1.5 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel MT?
- HTX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,40,000 more than HTK(O) 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 9 features we value at ₹1,10,000, roughly 78% 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?
- 9 features, led by Front Ventilated Seats, Premium Branded Sound System, Automatic Climate Control. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.