Cirrus Vision SF50 vs Socata TBM 850
The Daher TBM (single-engine turboprop, ~330 kt with TBM 940) and SF50 Vision Jet (single- engine jet, ~311 kt) are direct owner-pilot competitors — both single-engine, both Garmin glass, both ~300+ kt cruise.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 42
- Median asking
- $2,999,950
- Range
- $1,035,000–$3,599,965
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 24
- Source marketplaces
- 10
- Model years available
- 2016–2025
- For sale now
- 23
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 6
- Source marketplaces
- 5
- Model years available
- 2006–2013
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) | Cirrus Vision SF50 | Socata TBM 850 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 2 |
| Serious | — | 1 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cirrus Vision SF50 | Socata TBM 850 |
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| Price Range | $1,035,000 – $3,599,965 | $1,764,915 – $2,409,150 |
| Category | Very Light Jet | Single Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 7 | 6 |
| Cruise Speed | 311 kts (576 km/h) | 320 kts (593 km/h) |
| Range | 1,200 nm (2,222 km) | 1,520 nm (2,815 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 31,000 ft (9,449 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 6,040 lbs (2,740 kg) | 7,394 lbs (3,354 kg) |
| Useful Load | 2,180 lbs (989 kg) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 296.0 gal (1120 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 50.0 GPH (189 L/h) | — |
| TBO | 4,000 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $250,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $200,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $950 | — |
| Engines | 1 x Turbofan | — |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCirrus Vision SF50
Socata TBM 850
Which Should You Buy: Cirrus Vision SF50 or Socata TBM 850?
Bottom line: Choose the TBM for higher cruise (with TBM 930/940), PT6 reliability and the most efficient single-engine owner-flown high-performance machine. Choose the SF50 for the CAPS parachute, jet character, smoother high-altitude ride and a fixed-by-design simpler operating philosophy.
Pick the Vision SF50 if…
- Budget matters — from $1,035,000 vs $1,764,915, you save ~$729,915.
- More seats — 7 vs 6.
- More inventory — 43 listings vs 19.
Pick the TBM 850 if…
- Faster cruise — 320 kts vs 311 kts.
- Longer range — 1520 nm vs 1200 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.