Kia Syros: HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT vs HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT
The HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹94,000 more than the HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT. The equipment it adds covers 43% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹94,000
₹10,61,900 → ₹11,55,900
Features are worth
₹40,480
5 gained
Equipment covers
43%
of what the variant costs extra
HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹94,000 more than HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT and brings only ₹40,480 of equipment we can put a price on — about 43% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT 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 Nov 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹40,480 · 5 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹0 · 0 features
Most of it — ₹40,480 of the ₹40,480 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof and Cruise Control. If you want it, a dearer variant is the only way to get it.
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
6 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT | HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Rear DefoggerHeated rear screen, without the rear wiper and washer. The tier below defogger-and-wiper. | No | Yes | +₹4,600 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Single-Pane Electric SunroofPower-operated tilt and slide single glass sunroof.Counted in Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Dual-Pane Panoramic SunroofFull-length dual-pane panoramic glass roof whose front panel opens.Up from Single-Pane Electric Sunroof — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹18,400 |
| Cruise ControlElectronic highway speed control for relaxed long-distance cruising. | No | Yes | +₹9,200 |
| 60:40 Split Rear SeatRear bench folds in two sections for mixed load and passengers. | No | Yes | +₹4,600 |
| Rear Centre ArmrestFold-down armrest in the rear seat, usually with cupholders. | No | Yes | +₹3,680 |
| Net feature value | 5 gained | ₹40,480 | |
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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Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroofadded
replaces Single-Pane Electric Sunroof — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Cruise Controladded
ours₹60:40 Split Rear Seatadded
ours₹Rear Defoggeradded
ours₹Rear Centre Armrestadded
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On our figures
₹40,480 of equipment against ₹94,000 — 43% of the variant
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HTK(EX) to HTK+ 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. The upgrade costs ₹94,000 on every one.
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol manual | ₹94,000 | ₹40,480 | 43%Pricey |
| Diesel manual (this page) | ₹94,000 | ₹40,480 | 43%Pricey |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹1,11,560 more on the road than HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT, against ₹94,000 ex-showroom. ₹16,620 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(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹10,61,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,38,649
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹53,095
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹10,619
- 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+ 1.5 Diesel MT
diesel · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹11,55,900
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for diesel, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,50,569
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹57,795
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹11,559
- 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 HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT and HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT?
- ₹94,000 ex-showroom — HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹10,61,900 and HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT is ₹11,55,900.
- Is the Kia Syros HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT worth the extra money over the HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT?
- HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT costs ₹94,000 more than HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT and brings only ₹40,480 of equipment we can put a price on — about 43% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the HTK+ 1.5 Diesel MT that the HTK(EX) 1.5 Diesel MT doesn't have?
- 5 features, led by Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof, Cruise Control, 60:40 Split Rear Seat. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.