Cessna Caravan vs Socata TBM 900
The Cessna 208 Caravan (single-engine unpressurised utility turboprop, ~186 kt, ~9-14 seats, cargo door) and Daher TBM (single-engine pressurised cross-country turboprop, ~285-330 kt depending on variant, ~4-6 seats) are very different aircraft — utility vs cross-country.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
No active listings right now.
- For sale now
- 11
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 4
- Source marketplaces
- 5
- Model years available
- 2014–2023
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Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna Caravan | Socata TBM 900 |
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| Price Range | $1,395,000 – $3,700,000 | $2,737,500 – $3,041,000 |
| Category | — | Single Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 14 | 6 |
| Cruise Speed | 175 kts (324 km/h) | — |
| Range | 1,070 nm (1,982 km) | — |
| Useful Load | 3,585 lbs (1,626 kg) | — |
| Engines | 1 x | — |
Which Should You Buy: Cessna Caravan or Socata TBM 900?
Bottom line: Choose the Caravan for utility/cargo/short-strip work — the unique combination of 9-14 seat capacity, large cargo door and rough-field capability. Choose the TBM for pressurised ~330 kt cross-country in a single-engine turboprop — completely different mission.
Pick the Caravan if…
- Budget matters — from $1,395,000 vs $2,737,500, you save ~$1,342,500.
- More seats — 14 vs 6.
- More inventory — 72 listings vs 10.
Pick the TBM 900 if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.