Kia Seltos: HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT vs GTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT

The GTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹38,500 more than the HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT. The equipment it adds covers 51% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.

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The verdict

HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT → GTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT

Pricey

You pay extra

₹38,500

₹19,93,900 → ₹20,32,400

Features are worth

₹20,000

2 gained

Equipment covers

51%

of what the variant costs extra

GTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹38,500 more than HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT and brings only ₹20,000 of equipment we can put a price on — about 51% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTX(A) 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

What the extra equipment is

Factory-only or fit it later

Only from the factory
₹10,000 · 1 feature
Could be fitted later
₹10,000 · 1 feature

Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.

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Where the money goes

Feature-by-feature valuation

3 of 77 features differ between these trims.

FeatureHTX(A) 1.5 Diesel ATGTX(A) 1.5 Diesel ATValue
Comfort & convenience
Driver's Seat MemoryStores and recalls the driver's seating position.NoYes+₹10,000
Exterior & wheels
17-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 17-inch alloy wheels. The level above 16-inch alloys.Counted in 18-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it.YesNo—
18-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 18-inch alloy wheels; larger wheels are credited at this level too.Up from 17-Inch Alloy Wheels — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value.NoYes+₹10,000
Net feature value2 gained₹20,000

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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On our figures

₹20,000 of equipment against ₹38,500 — 51% of the variant

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Same upgrade, every engine and gearbox

HTX(A) to GTX(A) 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 Diesel automatic (₹38,500) and dearest on the Petrol IVT (₹1,50,000).

PowertrainCosts moreCovers
Petrol IVT₹1,50,00013%Pricey
Petrol DCT₹88,00022%Pricey
Diesel automatic (this page)₹38,50051%Pricey
What you actually pay

On-road price, side by side

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In Delhi, GTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹45,691 more on the road than HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT, against ₹38,500 ex-showroom. ₹6,806 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹385, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.

Drive-away cost

HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT

diesel · automatic · Delhi

Ex-showroom price
₹19,93,900
RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
₹2,56,827
Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
₹99,695
TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
₹19,939
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₹23,73,461
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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

GTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT

diesel · automatic · Delhi

Ex-showroom price
₹20,32,400
RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
₹2,61,708
Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
₹1,01,620
TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
₹20,324
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₹24,19,152
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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 Seltos HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT and GTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT?
₹38,500 ex-showroom — HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT is ₹19,93,900 and GTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT is ₹20,32,400.
Is the Kia Seltos GTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT worth the extra money over the HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT?
GTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹38,500 more than HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT and brings only ₹20,000 of equipment we can put a price on — about 51% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT is the better buy.
What do you actually get on the GTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT that the HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel AT doesn't have?
2 features, led by 18-Inch Alloy Wheels, Driver's Seat Memory. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.