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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	Piper PA-46-350P Malibu MirageView aircraft profile	Cessna 206H StationairView aircraft profile	Piper PA-46R-350T MatrixView aircraft profile
Typical market year	2008	2008	2012
Estimated purchase	€650k	€523k	€600k
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€83k	€53k	€70k
Five-year cash outlay	€1.06m	€787k	€948k
Cruise speed	213 kt	142 kt	213 kt
Advertised range	1343 nm	730 nm	1343 nm
Seats	6	6	6
Realistic payload	396 kg	457 kg	386 kg
Runway need	650 m	570 m	650 m
Data confidence	Normalized for direct comparison	Normalized for direct comparison	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding
Main trade-off	Pressurization and excellent speed are compelling, but engine, turbo and pressure-vessel maintenance are major risks.	Excellent doors, cabin and payload, but fuel burn and high acquisition prices reduce private-use economics.	Mirage performance and cabin without pressurization complexity, but turbo engine, FIKI and loading still require careful management.

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