4300k is pure white and brighter then 6000k. The 6000k will have approximately 5% blue tint and will not put out as much luminous light as the 4300k.
You want to tell if low beams are HID? Turn on low and high beams and look to see if the high beams look yellowish when compared to the lows. If so, you probably have HID. You can swap out bulbs for different color, but remember the higher the number = less light output and more color (which is just for show).
eta: and any HID bulb for $5 a piece is

. We have a HID vendor here that sells all components here with good customer service and
warranty. You'll get what you pay for.