What are the main differences between the GLS and SE models of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra?

Question

What are the main differences between the GLS and SE models of the 2008 Hyundai Elantra?

Answer 1

The Elantra GLS

- 2.0L DOHC CVVT 4-cylinder engine

- 5-speed manual transmission / optional 4 speed auto

- 4-wheel independent suspension

- Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

- Front, front seat side-impact & side curtain airbags

- ABS with EBD and 4-wheel disc brakes

- Electric power steering

- Power windows/door locks/heated mirrors

- Remote keyless entry with alarm, panic, trunk open

- Map/room/cargo lights

- Tilt steering wheel

- 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback

- Active front head restraints

- Adjustable head restraints for all seating positions

- 15”steel wheels w/ full wheel covers and P195/65R15 tires

- Tinted glass

- Front variable intermittent wipers

- Bodycolor door handles, bumpers, rear garnish, side view mirrors

- Front door map pockets

- Seatback pockets

- Chrome accented grille

- 4 speakers

- Dual-level storage compartment with armrest

- Dual front cupholders

- Rear center armrest with dual cupholders

- Cigarette lighter/ashtray

- 12 volt outlet

- Dual visor vanity mirrors

- Cabin air filter

- Blue backlight illumination

- Tachometer

- Remote hood, trunk and fuel filler door releases

Hyundai Elantra SE has mostly everything of the GLS including these

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) and Brake Assist

- Leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift k**b

- 16” alloy wheels with P205/55R16 tires

- Steering wheel audio controls

- Trip computer

- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

- Air conditioning

- Windshield shade band

- Fog lights

- Cruise control

- Dual front illuminated visor vanity mirrors

- Front sunvisor extensions

- 172-watt AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio/CD/MP3 audio system w/ 6 speakers, auxiliary input jack, and in-glass antenna

Answer 2

The 2008 Hyundai Elantra is a small sedan available in GLS and SE trim levels. The base GLS is sparsely equipped with 15-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, a tilt steering wheel and full power accessories. The GLS Popular Equipment Package adds air-conditioning, foglights, cruise control, vanity mirrors and a six-speaker stereo with CD/MP3 player, auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio. The SE includes this equipment, but adds 16-inch alloy wheels, a trip computer and a tilt-and-telescoping leather-wrapped wheel with audio controls. This year's new SE Premium Package outfits the Elantra with heated seats and a sunroof. (The latter is a stand-alone option on the GLS.) Leather upholstery can also be added to this package.