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Purchase price is only one part of the decision. Figures are indicative estimates at the typical market year for each model.

Decision factor	Cirrus SR20 G2View aircraft profile	Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow IIIView aircraft profile	Diamond DA40 CSView aircraft profile
Typical market year	2005	2005	2004
Estimated purchase	€230k	€210k	€188k
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€51k	€45k	€37k
Five-year cash outlay	€487k	€435k	€374k
Cruise speed	155 kt	137 kt	145 kt
Advertised range	785 nm	880 nm	785 nm
Seats	4	4	4
Realistic payload	343 kg	323 kg	299 kg
Runway need	600 m	487 m	518 m
Data confidence	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding
Main trade-off	Improved cabin and systems over G1, but CAPS, engine and Avidyne condition are still the primary value drivers.	A useful complex trainer with familiar Piper handling, but speed gains are modest relative to gear and maintenance complexity.	The DA40 CS combines 4-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 312 NM reported range and about 142 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.

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