Kia Seltos: HTX 1.5 Diesel MT vs HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel MT
The HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,10,000 more than the HTX 1.5 Diesel MT. The equipment it adds covers 121% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹1,10,000
₹17,53,900 → ₹18,63,900
Features are worth
₹1,34,000
4 gained
Equipment covers
121%
of what the variant costs extra
HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,10,000 more than HTX 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 4 features we value at ₹1,34,000 — 121% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to 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
- ₹1,34,000 · 4 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹0 · 0 features
Most of it — ₹1,34,000 of the ₹1,34,000 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite and Surround View Camera. 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.
Feature-by-feature valuation
4 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | HTX 1.5 Diesel MT | HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | No | Yes | +₹25,000 |
| Level 2 ADAS SuiteAutonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go. | No | Yes | +₹75,000 |
| Blind Spot MonitorWarns of a vehicle alongside, or shows a camera view of the lane you are pulling into. | No | Yes | +₹14,000 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument ClusterConfigurable digital color cockpit with driving modes and navigation display. | No | Yes | +₹20,000 |
| Net feature value | 4 gained | ₹1,34,000 | |
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
₹1,34,000 of equipment against ₹1,10,000 — 121% of the variant
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HTX to HTX(A) 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 ₹1,10,000 on every one.
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual | ₹1,10,000 | ₹1,34,000 | 121%Worth it |
| 1.5 · Petrol IVT | ₹1,10,000 | ₹1,34,000 | 121%Worth it |
| Diesel manual (this page) | ₹1,10,000 | ₹1,34,000 | 121%Worth it |
| 1.5 Turbo · Petrol DCT | ₹1,10,000 | ₹1,34,000 | 121%Worth it |
| Diesel automatic | ₹1,10,000 | ₹1,34,000 | 121%Worth it |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,30,548 more on the road than HTX 1.5 Diesel MT, against ₹1,10,000 ex-showroom. ₹19,448 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,100, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
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.
HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹18,63,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,40,343
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹93,195
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹18,639
- 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 HTX 1.5 Diesel MT and HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel MT?
- ₹1,10,000 ex-showroom — HTX 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹17,53,900 and HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹18,63,900.
- Is the Kia Seltos HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the HTX 1.5 Diesel MT?
- HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,10,000 more than HTX 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 4 features we value at ₹1,34,000 — 121% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to buy.
- What do you actually get on the HTX(A) 1.5 Diesel MT that the HTX 1.5 Diesel MT doesn't have?
- 4 features, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite, Surround View Camera, 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.