Piper Malibu vs Cirrus SR22T
The Cirrus SR22T (turbocharged four-seater, unpressurised, ~213 kt, CAPS) and Piper Malibu / M350 (pressurised six-seater, ~213 kt) are different-class aircraft — same peak cruise, but the M350 adds pressurisation and two extra seats.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 281
- Median asking
- $950,000
- Range
- $417,000–$3,032,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 103
- Source marketplaces
- 18
- Model years available
- 1984–2026
- For sale now
- 303
- Median asking
- $774,900
- Range
- $349,900–$1,184,900
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 192
- Source marketplaces
- 19
- 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.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Piper Malibu | Cirrus SR22T |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 1 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Piper Malibu | Cirrus SR22T |
|---|---|---|
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| Price Range | $417,000 – $3,032,000 | $349,900 – $1,184,900 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 5 |
| Horsepower | 310 HP | 315 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 198 kts (367 km/h) | 213 kts (394 km/h) |
| Range | 1,300 nm (2,408 km) | 1,021 nm (1,891 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 4,100 lbs (1,860 kg) | 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,200 lbs (544 kg) | 1,098 lbs (498 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 120.0 gal (454 L) | 92.0 gal (348 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 16.0 GPH (61 L/h) | 16.0 GPH (61 L/h) |
| TBO | 2,000 hrs | 2,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $35,000 | $40,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $22,000 | $28,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $190 | $210 |
| Engines | 1 x Piston (Turbocharged) | 1 x Piston (Turbocharged) |
Cost of Ownership
EstimatePiper Malibu
Cirrus SR22T
Which Should You Buy: Piper Malibu or Cirrus SR22T?
Bottom line: Choose the Piper M350/Malibu when you need pressurisation and six seats — the more capable cabin. Choose the SR22T for materially lower acquisition cost, CAPS parachute and four-seat operations at the same cruise speed.
Pick the Malibu if…
- Lower operating cost — ~$190/hr vs $210/hr.
- More seats — 6 vs 5.
- Longer range — 1300 nm vs 1021 nm.
Pick the SR22T if…
- Budget matters — from $349,900 vs $417,000, you save ~$67,100.
- Faster cruise — 213 kts vs 198 kts.
- Newer design — production from 2010 vs 1984.
- More inventory — 293 listings vs 271.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.