Kia Sonet: HTX 1.5 Diesel AT vs GTX+ 1.5 Diesel AT
The GTX+ 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹1,97,000 more than the HTX 1.5 Diesel AT. The equipment it adds covers 64% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionHTX 1.5 Diesel AT → GTX+ 1.5 Diesel AT
You pay extra
₹1,97,000
₹12,38,900 → ₹14,35,900
Features are worth
₹1,26,960
10 gained, 1 lost
Equipment covers
64%
of what the variant costs extra
GTX+ 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹1,97,000 more than HTX 1.5 Diesel AT and brings 10 features we value at ₹1,26,960, roughly 64% 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
- ₹76,360 · 5 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹53,360 · 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
13 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | HTX 1.5 Diesel AT | GTX+ 1.5 Diesel AT | 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 | +₹23,000 |
| Front Parking SensorsSensors in the front bumper for tight parking. | No | Yes | +₹5,520 |
| Day/Night Inside MirrorManually flipped anti-glare inside rear-view mirror. The tier below the auto-dimming mirror.Counted in Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Auto-Dimming Inside MirrorInside mirror that darkens by itself against headlamp glare. The tier above the manual day/night mirror.Up from Day/Night Inside Mirror — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹2,760 |
| Blind Spot MonitorWarns of a vehicle alongside, or shows a camera view of the lane you are pulling into. | No | Yes | +₹12,880 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Ambient Cabin LightingInterior accent lighting across the dashboard and doors. | No | Yes | +₹6,440 |
| Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way)Driver's seat with powered slide and recline (and, on a 6-way seat, height), but fewer than the eight powered adjustments of the level above. | No | Yes | +₹11,040 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 8-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentCapacitive display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wired or wireless.Counted in 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| 10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen InfotainmentA wide 10.25-inch HD touchscreen, often with built-in navigation.Up from 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹14,720 |
| Premium Branded Sound SystemBranded multi-speaker audio system with amplifier and subwoofer. | No | Yes | +₹23,920 |
| 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument ClusterConfigurable digital color cockpit with driving modes and navigation display. | No | Yes | +₹18,400 |
| Connected Car TechnologyEmbedded SIM giving remote lock, climate start, location and alerts from a phone app. | No | Yes | +₹11,040 |
| 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. | Yes | No | −₹2,760 |
| Net feature value | 10 gained, 1 lost | ₹1,26,960 | |
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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Surround View Cameraadded
ours₹10.25-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainmentadded
replaces 8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Premium Branded Sound Systemadded
ours₹10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Clusteradded
ours₹Front Parking Sensorsadded
ours₹Ambient Cabin Lightingadded
ours₹Connected Car Technologyadded
ours₹Auto-Dimming Inside Mirroradded
replaces Day/Night Inside Mirror — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way)added
ours₹Blind Spot Monitoradded
ours₹Wireless Android Autodropped
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On our figures
₹1,26,960 of equipment against ₹1,97,000 — 64% of the variant
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HTX to GTX+ 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 Petrol DCT (₹1,91,000) and dearest on the Diesel automatic (₹1,97,000).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol DCT | ₹1,91,000 | ₹1,26,960 | 66%Fair upgrade |
| Diesel automatic (this page) | ₹1,97,000 | ₹1,26,960 | 64%Fair upgrade |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, GTX+ 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹2,33,800 more on the road than HTX 1.5 Diesel AT, against ₹1,97,000 ex-showroom. ₹34,830 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,970, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
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.
GTX+ 1.5 Diesel AT
diesel · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹14,35,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,86,073
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹71,795
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹14,359
- 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 HTX 1.5 Diesel AT and GTX+ 1.5 Diesel AT?
- ₹1,97,000 ex-showroom — HTX 1.5 Diesel AT is ₹12,38,900 and GTX+ 1.5 Diesel AT is ₹14,35,900.
- Is the Kia Sonet GTX+ 1.5 Diesel AT worth the extra money over the HTX 1.5 Diesel AT?
- GTX+ 1.5 Diesel AT costs ₹1,97,000 more than HTX 1.5 Diesel AT and brings 10 features we value at ₹1,26,960, roughly 64% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the GTX+ 1.5 Diesel AT that the HTX 1.5 Diesel AT doesn't have?
- 10 features, led by Premium Branded Sound System, Surround View Camera, 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.