Yep, the publication (s) says that they are the same (ish). The reality (well, for the mock up 505 anyway) is that there is a massive difference. In fact, we questioned the Bell rep...and he said "that's how it is". It was 1/4 the size.
This is completely false. They're almost exactly the same size... for those that don't believe me, go look at them both side by side at the next trade show.
The 505 is around $1.5 million with stuff that will let you fly...i.e. the "other" bits not included for "$1 million".
For $1M you get the engine, seats, and the G1000 cockpit. Now compared to the R66/206B with steam gauges, what else do you need to "fly"? Go to
505 Aircraft Configurator and tell me what else you'll need? Maybe A/C and some of the additional avionics? I highly doubt you'll get to $1.5M with those kits... probably closer to $1.1M-$1.2M.