Cessna Citation CJ3 Price Guide

How much is a Cessna Citation CJ3?

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Updated: 14th Dec 2023

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How much is a Cessna Citation CJ3 ?

The price of a Cessna Citation CJ3 is between US$5.90 and US$6.80 million for 2011 – 2015 models, the last 5 years of production, according to AircraftBluebook.

The price of a jet depends on the production year. Cessna Citation CJ3 were produced from 2011 to 2015. You can see current prices for the last 5 production years in the AircraftBluebook tab below.

We also display the latest JETNET data which shows the range of prices for Cessna Citation CJ3 currently listed with an asking price. The data also shows market trends including whether the average ask price for this aircraft has increased or decreased in the last six months.

The data from Asset Insight covers Current Value Range, Asset Quality Rating and ETP ratio. Explanations of the key terms can be found next to them in the tab by clicking the ? mark.

Please see the latest price data from the world's leading aviation data providers:JETNET, AircraftBluebook and Asset Insight in the tabs below.

What Impacts a Cessna Citation CJ3’s Price?

If you are considering the purchase of a Cessna Citation CJ3 jet, you should remember that the condition and value of one aircraft within the fleet can differ significantly from another (even between aircraft that were produced in the same year).

Fair market value of a specific Cessna Citation CJ3 is essentially a matter to be negotiated between the buyer and seller, but it will account for a variety of different factors, among which is the aircraft’s year of production; how it has been equipped, configured and modified (compared to other aircraft within its fleet); and its maintenance condition.

What Impacts a Cessna Citation CJ3’s Price?

When assessing the maintenance condition of a Citation CJ3, buyers should account not only for obvious signs of wear and tear on the interior and exterior, but also the aircraft’s proximity to any expensive, scheduled overhauls or inspections, and whether or not the aircraft is enrolled on an hourly maintenance cost program.

All these factors (and others) will have a significant bearing on the final sale price agreed for a Cessna Citation CJ3.

Why Does the Citation CJ3 Fleet for Sale Number Matter?

Another factor that can drive an aircraft’s value on the used market is the percentage of an aircraft’s fleet for sale. As a very rough rule of thumb, newer aircraft (i.e. those aged below five years) tend to command higher buyer interest.

Combined with a relatively small proportion of the fleet being on the market, this can impact the price of a jet, and provide the seller a better bargaining position when the market is active.

When less than 10% of a fleet of aircraft is for sale, traditionally the market has moved into seller’s territory, whereas when more than 10% of the fleet is for sale buyers traditionally dictate the eventual sale prices more.

What Else Should a Cessna Citation CJ3 Buyer Consider?

When assessing whether a Cessna Citation CJ3 is within budget, buyers need to remember the costs don’t stop at the acquisition. There will be ongoing variable hourly operating costs and fixed hourly operating costs to consider.

Find out more in the Cessna Citation CJ3 Buyer's Guide

How Does the Citation CJ3 Compare With Other Aircraft?

Check out our Cessna Citation CJ3 Jet Comparison articles by industry expert, Mike Chase, here:

Latest Market Data for CJ3

Updated Weekly

Market Status

FOR SALE
20
ASKING PRICE RANGE
$3,950k - $6,295k
SIX MONTHS CHANGING AVERAGE
-$249k / 4.54%
ON EXCLUSIVE
17

Ownership (in operation)

Fleet by life cycle

TOTAL AIRCRAFT
415
MFR YEAR RANGE
2003 - 2014
LEASED
28
WHOLE
382
SHARED
33
FRACTIONAL
0

IN PRODUCTION
0
AT MFR
0
IN OPERATION
409
RETIRED
6
TOTAL AIRCRAFT
415

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Latest Price Guide for CJ3

Updated Quarterly

Pre-Owned Price Guide

Production Year

US $

2011
5.90 million
2012
6.20 million
2013
6.40 million
2014
6.60 million
2015
6.80 million

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Latest Asset Valuation Data for CJ3

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Year
Current Value Range
The current value range covering all production years for this Make / Model based on recent transactions, including Comparable Aircraft Models.
$5.4m - $5.7m
Asset Quality Rating
Describes the present average maintenance quality for all production years for this Make / Model based on the standardized Asset Insight Index Scale ranging from - 2.500 (worst) to 10.000 (best).
6.654
ETP Ratio
The Maintenance Exposure to Ask Price Ratio is an indicator of an aircraft’s marketability. When the ETP Ratio is greater than 40%, a listed aircraft’s Days on Market increase.
22.83%

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