Embraer Phenom 100 vs Nextant 400XTI
The 400XTi and Phenom 100 are light/very-light jets — the 400XTi a wider remanufactured cabin, the Phenom a modern factory VLJ.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
Embraer Phenom 100
- For sale now
- 124
- Median asking
- $2,449,500
- Range
- $1,427,757–$4,272,500
- Model years available
- 2009–2023
Nextant 400XTI
- For sale now
- 5
- Model years available
- 2012–2017
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Full Specs Comparison
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| Spec / Model | Embraer Phenom 100 | Nextant 400XTI |
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| Price Range | $1,427,757 – $4,272,500 | $1,501,000 – $1,969,000 |
| Category | Very Light Jet | Light Jet |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 8 |
| Cruise Speed | 360 kts (667 km/h) | 460 kts (852 km/h) |
| Range | 1,178 nm (2,182 km) | 1,925 nm (3,565 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) | 45,000 ft (13,716 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 10,472 lbs (4,750 kg) | 16,300 lbs (7,394 kg) |
| Useful Load | 2,400 lbs (1,089 kg) | 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 319.0 gal (1207 L) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 100.0 GPH (378 L/h) | 140.0 GPH (530 L/h) |
| TBO | 3,500 hrs | — |
| Overhaul Cost | $250,000 | — |
| Annual Fixed | $250,000 | — |
| Hourly Variable | $1,500 | — |
| Engines | 2 x Turbofan | 2 x Turbofan |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateEmbraer Phenom 100
Fuel$550/hr
Variable$1,500/hr
Annual Fixed$250,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr)
$550,000/yr
Nextant 400XTI
Fuel$770/hr
Which Should You Buy: Embraer Phenom 100 or Nextant 400XTI?
Bottom line: Choose the Phenom 100 for a modern factory airframe and Embraer support; choose the 400XTi for a wider cabin and new-engine economics at lower cost. Phenom = modern/support; 400XTi = cabin/value.
Pick the Phenom 100 if…
- Budget matters — from $1,427,757 vs $1,501,000, you save ~$73,243.
- More inventory — 107 listings vs 5.
Pick the 400XTI if…
- More seats — 8 vs 6.
- Faster cruise — 460 kts vs 360 kts.
- Longer range — 1925 nm vs 1178 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2010 vs 2008.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Embraer Phenom 100 or Nextant 400XTI?
It depends on your mission and budget.
The Phenom 100 cruises at 360 kts with 1,178 nm range.
The 400XTI cruises at 460 kts with 1,925 nm range.
Review the specs table above to find which fits your flying profile.
How do prices compare?
Embraer Phenom 100: from $2,395,000.
Nextant 400XTI: from $1,995,000.
Prices vary by year, hours, avionics, and condition. Always get a pre-buy inspection.
What's the difference between Embraer Phenom 100 and Nextant 400XTI?
Seats: 6 vs 8.
Cruise: 360 vs 460 kts.
Range: 1178 vs 1925 nm.
Which is cheaper to operate per hour?
Phenom 100: about $1500/hr variable cost.
Variable cost includes fuel, reserves and overhaul accruals. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, annual inspection) add to the total.
Which has more seats and useful load?
Phenom 100: 6 seats / 2,400 lb useful load.
400XTI: 8 seats / 3,600 lb useful load.
Useful load = max gross weight minus empty weight; it determines how much fuel plus payload you can carry.
How does maintenance compare — TBO and overhaul cost?
Phenom 100: 3,500-hour TBO, overhaul ~$250,000.
Reaching the time-between-overhaul (TBO) triggers a mandatory engine/airframe rebuild that affects resale value.
Disclaimer: All prices and cost estimates are from third-party sources for informational purposes only. Always obtain professional appraisal and inspection before purchase.
Prices re-checked on a rolling cycle — most within a few days · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data