Kia Syros: HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT vs HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT

The HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹98,000 more than the HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT. The equipment it adds covers 55% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.

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The verdict

HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT → HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT

Pricey

You pay extra

₹98,000

₹14,01,900 → ₹14,99,900

Features are worth

₹54,280

6 gained, 1 lost

Equipment covers

55%

of what the variant costs extra

HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹98,000 more than HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT and brings only ₹54,280 of equipment we can put a price on — about 55% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT 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

What the extra equipment is

Factory-only or fit it later

Only from the factory
₹59,800 · 5 features
Could be fitted later
₹2,760 · 1 feature

Most of it — ₹59,800 of the ₹62,560 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster and Rear Ventilated Seats. 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.

Kia Syros — manufacturer photograph
Photograph: Kia. Shows the Kia Syros, not either trim specifically — the table below is what separates them.
Where the money goes

Feature-by-feature valuation

8 of 77 features differ between these trims.

FeatureHTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCTHTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCTValue
Safety & driver assistance
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.YesNo—
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.NoYes+₹2,760
Integrated DashcamFactory-fitted front camera recording to storage in the car.YesNo−₹8,280
Comfort & convenience
Automatic Climate ControlSet a temperature and the car holds it, instead of manual fan and dial control.NoYes+₹11,040
Rear Ventilated SeatsFans in the rear seat cushions, as the front ventilated seats have.NoYes+₹13,800
Infotainment & connectivity
10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument ClusterConfigurable digital color cockpit with driving modes and navigation display.NoYes+₹18,400
Dedicated Climate Touch PanelSeparate touch display for climate control.NoYes+₹5,520
Connected Car TechnologyEmbedded SIM giving remote lock, climate start, location and alerts from a phone app.NoYes+₹11,040
Net feature value6 gained, 1 lost₹54,280

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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On our figures

₹54,280 of equipment against ₹98,000 — 55% of the variant

Pricey

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Same upgrade, every engine and gearbox

HTX to HTX(O) 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 (₹98,000) and dearest on the Diesel automatic (₹1,00,000).

PowertrainCosts moreCovers
Petrol DCT (this page)₹98,00055%Pricey
Diesel automatic₹1,00,00054%Pricey
What you actually pay

On-road price, side by side

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In Delhi, HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹1,13,857 more on the road than HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT, against ₹98,000 ex-showroom. ₹14,877 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹980, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.

Drive-away cost

HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT

petrol · dct · Delhi

Ex-showroom price
₹14,01,900
RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
₹1,46,713
Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
₹70,095
TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
₹14,019
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
On-road, Delhi₹16,35,827
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Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.

Drive-away cost

HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT

petrol · dct · Delhi

Ex-showroom price
₹14,99,900
RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
₹1,56,690
Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
₹74,995
TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
₹14,999
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
On-road, Delhi₹17,49,684
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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 HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT and HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT?
₹98,000 ex-showroom — HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT is ₹14,01,900 and HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT is ₹14,99,900.
Is the Kia Syros HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT worth the extra money over the HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT?
HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹98,000 more than HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT and brings only ₹54,280 of equipment we can put a price on — about 55% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT is the better buy.
What do you actually get on the HTX(O) 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT that the HTX 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT doesn't have?
6 features, led by 10.25-Inch Full Digital Instrument Cluster, Rear Ventilated Seats, Automatic Climate Control. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.