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The Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus A350 are two major aircraft contending for supremacy in the widebody airliner market. While each serves as the flagship model for its respective manufacturer, determining which of these aircraft is more expensive is an intricate task due to their variants and evolving market dynamics.
The Boeing 787 family consists of three variants, the 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10, each with varying capacities and ranges. The smallest, the 787-8, accommodates 248 passengers over 7,305 nautical miles and has a market value ranging from $52.96 million to $115.77 million. The most popular variant, 787-9, offers a larger passenger capacity—up to 296—and a greater range of 7,565 nautical miles. Its market value is between $75.66 million and $161.12 million. The 787-10 is the largest, carrying up to 336 passengers over a shorter range of 6,330 nautical miles, with a market value from $101.42 million to $175 million.
The Airbus A350, available in two variants, showcases considerable market value as well. The A350-900, entering service in 2015, has a market value between $83.95 million and $167.11 million and a range of 8,500 nautical miles. "The Airbus A350-1000 commands the highest market value of any A350 or Boeing 787 aircraft variant," ranging from $110.66 million to $181.85 million. This variant is noted for a remarkable range of 8,900 nautical miles, surpassing any other aircraft listed apart from the A350-900ULR.
