Kia Syros: HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT vs HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT
The HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹1,40,000 more than the HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 78% of that on our values — a fair upgrade. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹1,40,000
₹8,41,900 → ₹9,81,900
Features are worth
₹1,10,400
9 gained
Equipment covers
78%
of what the variant costs extra
HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹1,40,000 more than HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT and brings 9 features we value at ₹1,10,400, roughly 78% 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 Nov 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹63,480 · 4 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹46,920 · 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 | HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT | HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)Individual tyre pressure readout on the instrument display. | No | Yes | +₹5,980 |
| Rear Camera with Dynamic GuidelinesIntegrated rear parking camera with active steering trajectory lines. | No | Yes | +₹7,820 |
| Automatic HeadlampsHeadlamps that switch on by themselves as light falls. | No | Yes | +₹5,520 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Single-Pane Electric SunroofPower-operated tilt and slide single glass sunroof. | No | Yes | +₹32,200 |
| Height-Adjustable Driver's SeatDriver's seat adjusts for height, not just reach. | No | Yes | +₹3,680 |
| Auto-Folding ORVMsWing mirrors fold in automatically when the car is locked. | No | Yes | +₹5,520 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 16-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 16-inch alloy wheels in place of steel rims with covers.Up from Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹23,000 |
| Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsFull-LED headlamp units with integrated LED daytime running lights. | No | Yes | +₹22,080 |
| Full Wheel CoversSteel wheels with full covers or a styled painted finish, rather than bare steel with centre caps. The tier below alloy wheels.Counted in 16-Inch Alloy Wheels, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Roof RailsLoad-bearing rails on the roof for a carrier or box. | No | Yes | +₹4,600 |
| Net feature value | 9 gained | ₹1,10,400 | |
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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Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)added
ours₹Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelinesadded
ours₹Single-Pane Electric Sunroofadded
ours₹16-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
replaces Full Wheel Covers — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsadded
ours₹Height-Adjustable Driver's Seatadded
ours₹Auto-Folding ORVMsadded
ours₹Automatic Headlampsadded
ours₹Roof Railsadded
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On our figures
₹1,10,400 of equipment against ₹1,40,000 — 78% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹1,57,052 more on the road than HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT, against ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom. ₹17,052 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹8,41,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹64,448
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹42,095
- 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.
HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹9,81,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹74,500
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹49,095
- 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 Syros HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT and HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT?
- ₹1,40,000 ex-showroom — HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT is ₹8,41,900 and HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT is ₹9,81,900.
- Is the Kia Syros HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT worth the extra money over the HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT?
- HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹1,40,000 more than HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT and brings 9 features we value at ₹1,10,400, roughly 78% of the price difference. Reasonable if you specifically want what it adds; not a bargain.
- What do you actually get on the HTK(EX) 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT that the HTE 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 9 features, led by Single-Pane Electric Sunroof, 16-Inch Alloy Wheels, Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.