Kia Seltos: HTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT vs GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT
The GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹1,50,000 more than the HTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT. The equipment it adds covers 13% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹1,50,000
₹18,01,900 → ₹19,51,900
Features are worth
₹20,000
2 gained
Equipment covers
13%
of what the variant costs extra
GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹1,50,000 more than HTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT and brings only ₹20,000 of equipment we can put a price on — about 13% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT 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
- ₹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.
Feature-by-feature valuation
3 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | HTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT | GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Driver's Seat MemoryStores and recalls the driver's seating position. | No | Yes | +₹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. | Yes | No | — |
| 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. | No | Yes | +₹10,000 |
| Net feature value | 2 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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18-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
replaces 17-Inch Alloy Wheels — the figure is the difference between the two
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On our figures
₹20,000 of equipment against ₹1,50,000 — 13% of the variant
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HTX to GTX 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 (₹1,16,000) and dearest on the 1.5 Turbo · Petrol DCT (₹1,50,000).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 · Petrol IVT | ₹1,50,000 | ₹20,000 | 13%Pricey |
| 1.5 Turbo · Petrol DCT (this page) | ₹1,50,000 | ₹20,000 | 13%Pricey |
| Diesel automatic | ₹1,16,000 | ₹20,000 | 17%Pricey |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹1,74,270 more on the road than HTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT, against ₹1,50,000 ex-showroom. ₹22,770 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,500, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
HTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT
petrol · dct · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹18,01,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,87,433
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹90,095
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹18,019
- 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.
GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT
petrol · dct · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹19,51,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹2,02,703
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹97,595
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹19,519
- 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 Turbo Petrol DCT and GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT?
- ₹1,50,000 ex-showroom — HTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT is ₹18,01,900 and GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT is ₹19,51,900.
- Is the Kia Seltos GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT worth the extra money over the HTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT?
- GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹1,50,000 more than HTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT and brings only ₹20,000 of equipment we can put a price on — about 13% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the GTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT that the HTX 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT 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.