Mooney Acclaim vs Mooney Ovation
The Mooney M20R Ovation and M20TN Acclaim are the top of the Mooney line, compared by buyers wanting maximum speed. The naturally aspirated Ovation is fast and efficient at lower altitudes, while the turbocharged Acclaim is among the fastest production piston singles, excelling up high. The decision centers on whether turbocharged speed is worth the complexity.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 13
- Median asking
- $482,470
- Range
- $385,445–$771,700
- Model years available
- 2007–2019
- For sale now
- 20
- Median asking
- $274,500
- Range
- $167,815–$370,100
- Model years available
- 1995–2008
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 | Mooney Acclaim | Mooney Ovation |
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| Price Range | $385,445 – $771,700 | $167,815 – $370,100 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Horsepower | 280 HP | 280 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 242 kts (448 km/h) | 190 kts (352 km/h) |
| Range | 1,100 nm (2,037 km) | 1,025 nm (1,898 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 3,380 lbs (1,533 kg) | 3,380 lbs (1,533 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,000 lbs (454 kg) | 1,000 lbs (454 kg) |
| Fuel Burn | 18.0 GPH (68 L/h) | 13.5 GPH (51 L/h) |
| Engines | 1 x Piston (Turbocharged) | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: Mooney Acclaim or Mooney Ovation?
Bottom line: Choose the Ovation for outstanding speed and efficiency with naturally aspirated simplicity. Pick the M20TN Acclaim for class-leading speed at altitude and the ability to top weather, accepting turbocharger maintenance; the Acclaim is the ultimate fast Mooney, while the Ovation offers nearly as much speed with less complexity.
Pick the Acclaim if…
- Faster cruise — 242 kts vs 190 kts.
- Longer range — 1100 nm vs 1025 nm.
- More inventory — 14 listings vs 8.
Pick the Ovation if…
- Budget matters — from $167,815 vs $385,445, you save ~$217,630.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.