Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Bombardier Challenger 350
The Cessna Citation Sovereign (modern mid-size) and Bombardier Challenger 350 (super-mid) compete in the mid-size space — the Sovereign offers a flat-floor cabin and best-in-class field performance; the 350 has the larger cabin, more range and higher cruise.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 48
- Median asking
- $7,495,000
- Range
- $2,560,070–$22,171,750
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 16
- Source marketplaces
- 12
- Model years available
- 2004–2025
- For sale now
- 18
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 10
- Source marketplaces
- 8
- Model years available
- 2014–2022
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 Sovereign | Bombardier Challenger 350 |
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| Price Range | $2,560,070 – $22,171,750 | $17,140,500 – $18,760,500 |
| Category | Midsize Jet | Super-Midsize Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 12 | 10 |
| Cruise Speed | 430 kts (796 km/h) | 459 kts (850 km/h) |
| Range | 2,850 nm (5,278 km) | 3,200 nm (5,926 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 47,000 ft (14,326 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 30,300 lbs (13,744 kg) | 40,600 lbs (18,416 kg) |
| Useful Load | 6,300 lbs (2,858 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 851.0 gal (3221 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 210.0 GPH (795 L/h) | 246.0 GPH (931 L/h) |
| TBO | — | 5,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | — | $750,000 |
| Annual Fixed | — | $550,000 |
| Hourly Variable | — | $3,800 |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCessna Citation Sovereign
Bombardier Challenger 350
Which Should You Buy: Cessna Citation Sovereign or Bombardier Challenger 350?
Bottom line: Choose the Sovereign for short-field access, flat-floor cabin and lower operating cost. Step up to the Challenger 350 when you need genuine super-mid cabin, ~3,200 nm range and the segment-defining performance.
Pick the Citation Sovereign if…
- Budget matters — from $2,560,070 vs $17,140,500, you save ~$14,580,430.
- More seats — 12 vs 10.
- More inventory — 45 listings vs 18.
Pick the Challenger 350 if…
- Faster cruise — 459 kts vs 430 kts.
- Longer range — 3200 nm vs 2850 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2014 vs 2004.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.