Kia Sonet: HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT vs HTX 1.5 Diesel AT
The HTX 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹94,000 more than the HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT. 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
₹94,000
₹11,44,900 → ₹12,38,900
Features are worth
₹1,14,080
10 gained
Equipment covers
121%
of what the variant costs extra
HTX 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹94,000 more than HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT and brings 10 features we value at ₹1,14,080 — 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
- ₹79,120 · 5 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹34,960 · 5 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+ 1.5 Diesel AT | HTX 1.5 Diesel AT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Front Ventilated Seats3-stage cooling air circulation for front seats, vital for Indian summers. | No | Yes | +₹25,760 |
| Cruise ControlElectronic highway speed control for relaxed long-distance cruising. | No | Yes | +₹9,200 |
| Leatherette UpholsterySynthetic leather seat and trim finish in place of fabric. | No | Yes | +₹11,040 |
| Cabin Air PurifierFilter unit that cleans cabin air, usually with a readout of air quality. | No | Yes | +₹6,440 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Wireless Phone ChargerA Qi wireless charging pad built into the console. | No | Yes | +₹6,440 |
| Wireless Android AutoThe factory touchscreen runs Android Auto without a cable — built into the head unit, or through a wired-to-wireless adapter the manufacturer supplies as standard. Most cars that have it pair Apple CarPlay wirelessly too, but this entry asks only about Android Auto. Wired-only Android Auto does not count. | No | Yes | +₹2,760 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsFull-LED headlamp units with integrated LED daytime running lights. | No | Yes | +₹22,080 |
| LED Fog LampsDedicated low-mount LED fog lamps for adverse weather. | No | Yes | +₹8,280 |
| Powertrain & drive modes | |||
| Multi Drive & Traction ModesSelectable drive modes plus terrain modes for surfaces such as sand, mud, snow or wet roads. The mode names vary by car. | No | Yes | +₹13,800 |
| Steering Mounted Paddle ShiftersManual gear control for automatic transmissions directly on steering wheel. | No | Yes | +₹8,280 |
| Net feature value | 10 gained | ₹1,14,080 | |
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₹Cruise Controladded
ours₹Wireless Phone Chargeradded
ours₹Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsadded
ours₹LED Fog Lampsadded
ours₹Multi Drive & Traction Modesadded
ours₹Steering Mounted Paddle Shiftersadded
ours₹Leatherette Upholsteryadded
ours₹Cabin Air Purifieradded
ours₹Wireless Android Autoadded
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On our figures
₹1,14,080 of equipment against ₹94,000 — 121% of the variant
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HTK+ to HTX on all 2 powertrains
Kia sells this upgrade on 2 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 (₹94,000) and dearest on the Diesel manual (₹95,000).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel manual | ₹95,000 | ₹92,000 | 96%Fair upgrade |
| Diesel automatic (this page) | ₹94,000 | ₹1,14,080 | 121%Worth it |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HTX 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹1,11,559 more on the road than HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT, against ₹94,000 ex-showroom. ₹16,619 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹940, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT
diesel · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹11,44,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,49,174
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹57,245
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹11,449
- 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
- ₹12,38,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,61,093
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹61,945
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹12,389
- 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 Sonet HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT and HTX 1.5 Diesel AT?
- ₹94,000 ex-showroom — HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT is ₹11,44,900 and HTX 1.5 Diesel AT is ₹12,38,900.
- Is the Kia Sonet HTX 1.5 Diesel AT worth the extra money over the HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT?
- HTX 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹94,000 more than HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT and brings 10 features we value at ₹1,14,080 — 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 1.5 Diesel AT that the HTK+ 1.5 Diesel AT doesn't have?
- 10 features, led by Front Ventilated Seats, Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs, Multi Drive & Traction Modes. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.