Honda HondaJet vs Cessna Citation Mustang
The Citation Mustang (older very-light-jet, ~340 kt) and HondaJet HA-420 (modern very-light- jet, ~422 kt) are different-generation entry jets — the Mustang was the early-2000s entry; the HondaJet is the modern alternative.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 39
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 18
- Source marketplaces
- 6
- Model years available
- 2016–2023
- For sale now
- 213
- Median asking
- $2,350,000
- Range
- $1,468,479–$5,995,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 30
- Source marketplaces
- 12
- Model years available
- 2006–2024
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 | Honda HondaJet | Cessna Citation Mustang |
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| Price Range | $2,779,000 – $4,539,000 | $1,468,479 – $5,995,000 |
| Category | Very Light Jet | Very Light Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Cruise Speed | 385 kts (713 km/h) | 310 kts (574 km/h) |
| Range | 1,437 nm (2,661 km) | 1,150 nm (2,130 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 43,000 ft (13,106 m) | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 10,700 lbs (4,854 kg) | 8,645 lbs (3,921 kg) |
| Useful Load | 3,280 lbs (1,488 kg) | 2,260 lbs (1,025 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 292.0 gal (1105 L) | 252.0 gal (954 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 95.0 GPH (360 L/h) | 88.0 GPH (333 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,500 hrs | 3,500 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $250,000 | $220,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $250,000 | $200,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $1,400 | $1,300 |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
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Which Should You Buy: Honda HondaJet or Cessna Citation Mustang?
Bottom line: Choose the HondaJet for higher cruise, modern systems and the unique over-the-wing engine design. Choose the Mustang only for materially lower acquisition cost on the used market and the proven CitationJet handling — accepting that production ended in 2017.
Pick the HondaJet if…
- More seats — 7 vs 5.
- Faster cruise — 385 kts vs 310 kts.
- Longer range — 1437 nm vs 1150 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2015 vs 2006.
Pick the Citation Mustang if…
- Budget matters — from $1,468,479 vs $2,779,000, you save ~$1,310,521.
- Lower operating cost — ~$1300/hr vs $1400/hr.
- More inventory — 177 listings vs 35.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.