Diamond DA50 RG vs. the Cirrus SR22T G6.

The $1M “Sticker Price” Trap.

Most buyers look at the price tag. Smart owners look at the balance sheet. I just finished a 5-year data deep-dive into the two titans of high-performance singles:

The Diamond DA50 RG vs. the Cirrus SR22T G6.

If you’re about to sign a check for a million-dollar aircraft, you’re likely making a massive financial mistake. Here is why:

1. The Diamond DA50 RG (The “Bank Vault”) 2021 Price: $1.15M 2026 Resale: $1M Depreciation: 12%

Scarcity is a feature, not a bug. Diamond’s low production volume has “starved” the pre-owned market. Buyers aren’t just buying a plane; they are paying a premium to skip a 2-year factory waitlist. Your wealth isn’t evaporating — it’s being “stored” in the airframe.

2. The Cirrus SR22T G6 (The “iPhone of the Sky”)

2021 Price: $1.05M 2026 Resale: $800k Depreciation: 22%

Innovation has a “tax.” When the G7 launched, G6 values softened instantly. Cirrus is the most liquid market in aviation, but you are chasing a rapid tech cycle. You’re paying for the latest avionics, but the market is charging you for the “old” hardware.

The Bottom Line:

If you want Wealth Preservation, buy the Diamond. If you want Maximum Liquidity, buy the Cirrus.

Most people talk about how these planes fly. I only care about how they perform on a 5-year exit.

Owner-Pilots: Are you buying a “Bank Vault” or a “Tech Subscription”? Drop a comment. I want to hear your logic. 👇

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