Engines & programs
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C turbofans
Verify PW545C program status, hot-section/overhaul exposure, borescope findings, and trend monitoring before valuing a specific airframe.
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Cessna · Midsize Jet
Citation XLS+
2008–2020Out of production
Photo: Cessna 560XL Citation XLS+ (D-CJMK) — André Gerwing; CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The numbers that matter
Price
$8.92M
typical asking
Price
What one costs to buy
Based on 16 listings observed 2026-09-15
Typical ask
$8,918,861
Low$5.26MTypical$8.92MHigh$15M
Observed on other sites
16 observed on other sites
Price vs. its family
Typical asking, USD
- Citation XLS$1.7M
- Citation XLS+$8.92M
- Citation XLS Gen2 (560XL)$14.6M
Sits between the Citation XLS ($1.7M) and the Citation XLS Gen2 (560XL) ($14.6M).
For sale now
1 on TheJetGrade marketplace
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Lineage
What came before and after
3 models in this family. Tap any model to jump to its page.
1st · 2004–2008
Cessna Citation XLS
Citation XLS
$1.7MNot rated
2nd · 2008–2020 · You are here
Citation XLS+
$8.92MNot rated
3rd · 2022–2025
Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 (560XL)
Citation XLS Gen2 (560XL)
XLS Gen2 (2021)
$14.6MNot rated
Compare
How it stacks up
XLS instead: about $7.22M cheaper to buy; 250 nm less range.
XLS Gen2 instead: about $5.68M more to buy.
Sovereign instead: about $2.02M cheaper to buy; 747 nm more range.
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Tap any aircraft name to open its page.
Owning one
What to know before you buy
Known issues
- Midsize jet operating cost
- Fleet/charter use can raise cycles
- Range trails newer super-midsize options
Midsize jet operating cost; Fleet/charter use can raise cycles; Range trails newer super-midsize options
Before you buy
Support & programs
Airframe diligence should cover Pro Line 21 avionics status, cabin/cabin-management upgrades, corrosion, damage history, and complete maintenance tracking.
PW545C program and inspection status; Pro Line 21 avionics review; Phase inspection and records review; Cabin/cabin-management system status
The full review
Our take
- Corporate midsize travel
- Charter-capable cabin missions
- Short-runway regional operations
“The XLS+ is a high-utility midsize Citation with a broad cabin, strong support network, and excellent runway access, but operating costs and engine status need careful prebuy review.”
The XLS+ is a high-utility midsize Citation with a broad cabin, strong support network, and excellent runway access, but operating costs and engine status need careful prebuy review.
Pilot's take
The grade reflects a strong cabin/support/resale combination, with range and runway performance more compelling than outright speed or operating cost.
Who this is for · Corporate and owner-operator buyers who want a proven midsize Citation cabin, short-field flexibility, and broad support infrastructure.
Owners
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