Cessna Citation CJ1 vs Nextant 400XTI
The Nextant 400XTi and Citation CJ1/M2 are entry light jets — the 400XTi a remanufactured Beechjet/Hawker 400 (new FJ44 engines, Pro Line 21), the Citation the Cessna-supported standard.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 83
- Median asking
- $1,549,000
- Range
- $999,000–$2,159,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 24
- Source marketplaces
- 14
- Model years available
- 1993–2008
- For sale now
- 5
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 2
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 2012–2017
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna Citation CJ1 | Nextant 400XTI |
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| Price Range | $999,000 – $2,159,000 | $1,700,000 – $1,790,000 |
| Category | Light Jet | Light Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | — |
| Cruise Speed | 359 kts (665 km/h) | 460 kts (852 km/h) |
| Range | 1,150 nm (2,130 km) | 1,925 nm (3,565 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 10,600 lbs (4,808 kg) | 16,300 lbs (7,394 kg) |
| Useful Load | 2,850 lbs (1,293 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 357.0 gal (1351 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 110.0 GPH (416 L/h) | — |
| TBO | 5,000 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $260,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $280,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $1,800 | — |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | — |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCessna Citation CJ1
Nextant 400XTI
Which Should You Buy: Cessna Citation CJ1 or Nextant 400XTI?
Bottom line: Choose the Citation for the largest jet support network and resale; choose the 400XTi for near-new capability (new engines/avionics, stand-up cabin) at lower cost. Citation = support; 400XTi = value/cabin.
Pick the Citation CJ1 if…
- Budget matters — from $999,000 vs $1,700,000, you save ~$701,000.
- More inventory — 72 listings vs 5.
Pick the 400XTI if…
- Faster cruise — 460 kts vs 359 kts.
- Longer range — 1925 nm vs 1150 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2010 vs 2000.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.