Kia Sonet: HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT vs HTX 1.5 Diesel MT
The HTX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹95,000 more than the HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT. The equipment it adds covers 96% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹95,000
₹10,64,900 → ₹11,59,900
Features are worth
₹92,000
8 gained
Equipment covers
96%
of what the variant costs extra
HTX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹95,000 more than HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 8 features we value at ₹92,000, roughly 96% 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
- ₹57,040 · 3 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
8 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT | HTX 1.5 Diesel MT | 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 |
| Net feature value | 8 gained | ₹92,000 | |
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₹Cruise Controladded
ours₹Wireless Phone Chargeradded
ours₹Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsadded
ours₹LED Fog Lampsadded
ours₹Leatherette Upholsteryadded
ours₹Cabin Air Purifieradded
ours₹Wireless Android Autoadded
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On our figures
₹92,000 of equipment against ₹95,000 — 96% 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 (this page) | ₹95,000 | ₹92,000 | 96%Fair upgrade |
| Diesel automatic | ₹94,000 | ₹1,14,080 | 121%Worth it |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HTX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,12,746 more on the road than HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT, against ₹95,000 ex-showroom. ₹16,796 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹950, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹10,64,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,39,030
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹53,245
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹10,649
- 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
- ₹11,59,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,51,076
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹57,995
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹11,599
- 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 MT and HTX 1.5 Diesel MT?
- ₹95,000 ex-showroom — HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹10,64,900 and HTX 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹11,59,900.
- Is the Kia Sonet HTX 1.5 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT?
- HTX 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹95,000 more than HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT and brings 8 features we value at ₹92,000, roughly 96% 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+ 1.5 Diesel MT doesn't have?
- 8 features, led by Front Ventilated Seats, Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs, Leatherette Upholstery. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.