Cessna Citation Latitude vs Cessna Citation XLS
The Citation XLS+ (mid-size, ~441 kt) and Citation Latitude (mid-size, ~446 kt) are the established and modern mid-size Citations — the Latitude (2015+) added a wider flat-floor cabin, lower cabin altitude and more modern systems over the XLS+.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 9
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 5
- Source marketplaces
- 7
- Model years available
- 2015–2025
- For sale now
- 29
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 8
- Source marketplaces
- 10
- Model years available
- 2004–2025
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 Latitude | Cessna Citation XLS |
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| Price Range | $16,000,000 | $2,276,000 – $13,736,000 |
| Category | Midsize Jet | Midsize Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | — | 9 |
| Cruise Speed | 446 kts (826 km/h) | 433 kts (802 km/h) |
| Range | 2,700 nm (5,000 km) | 1,796 nm (3,326 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 30,800 lbs (13,971 kg) | 20,200 lbs (9,163 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | — | 185.0 GPH (700 L/h) |
| TBO | — | 4,500 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | — | $400,000 |
| Annual Fixed | — | $350,000 |
| Hourly Variable | — | $2,400 |
| Engines | — | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
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Which Should You Buy: Cessna Citation Latitude or Cessna Citation XLS?
Bottom line: Choose the Latitude for the wider flat-floor cabin, lower cabin altitude and modern Garmin G5000 cockpit. Choose the XLS+ for materially lower acquisition cost — the proven best-selling mid-size Citation.
Pick the Citation Latitude if…
- Faster cruise — 446 kts vs 433 kts.
- Longer range — 2700 nm vs 1796 nm.
Pick the Citation XLS if…
- Budget matters — from $2,276,000 vs $16,000,000, you save ~$13,724,000.
- More inventory — 27 listings vs 9.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.