Vans RV-10 vs Cirrus SR22
The Van's RV-10 (four-seat kit) and Cirrus SR22 (factory-built composite single) are the classic kit-vs-factory four-seat decision — similar speed and mission, very different ownership path.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 11
- Median asking
- $435,000
- Range
- $287,000–$513,400
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 4
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 2007–2025
- For sale now
- 255
- Median asking
- $369,473
- Range
- $233,400–$867,970
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 149
- Source marketplaces
- 16
- Model years available
- 2001–2025
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) | Vans RV-10 | Cirrus SR22 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 4 | 124 |
| Serious | 0 | 8 |
| Fatal | 2 | 38 |
| Fatalities | 4 | 74 |
| % Fatal | 50% | 31% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Vans RV-10 | Cirrus SR22 |
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| Price Range | $287,000 – $513,400 | $233,400 – $867,970 |
| Category | Experimental | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Horsepower | — | 310 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 171 kts (317 km/h) | 183 kts (339 km/h) |
| Range | 930 nm (1,722 km) | 1,049 nm (1,943 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 17,500 ft (5,334 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,700 lbs (1,225 kg) | 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) |
| Useful Load | — | 1,183 lbs (537 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 92.0 gal (348 L) |
| Fuel Burn | — | 13.5 GPH (51 L/h) |
| TBO | — | 2,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | — | $36,000 |
| Annual Fixed | — | $25,000 |
| Hourly Variable | — | $180 |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateVans RV-10
Cirrus SR22
Which Should You Buy: Vans RV-10 or Cirrus SR22?
Bottom line: Choose the RV-10 for far lower acquisition cost, owner-maintenance (experimental) and proven Van's performance if you build or buy a well-built example; choose the Cirrus SR22 for a factory-certified airframe, the CAPS whole-airframe parachute and turnkey ownership with dealer support. RV-10 = value/owner-built; SR22 = certified/parachute/turnkey.
Pick the RV-10 if…
- Newer design — production from 2004 vs 2001.
Pick the SR22 if…
- Budget matters — from $233,400 vs $287,000, you save ~$53,600.
- More seats — 5 vs 4.
- Faster cruise — 183 kts vs 171 kts.
- Longer range — 1049 nm vs 930 nm.
- More inventory — 251 listings vs 12.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.