The $9100 number skews the analysis for several reasons. First, it does include fuel, depreciation, interest, insurance, repair, maintenance, and tax - see the linked Consumer Reports article for details.
Second, $9100 is the median number, not the mean or "best price available." The article lists other cars that have numbers closer to $5000-$7000, and all the numbers are lower if you keep the car for longer than 5 years.
Finally, the article says that "Depreciation is the largest cost factor by far," and that it contributes about half of the cost of ownership. Buy a 1-2 year old car, and your cost of ownership will drop considerably.
Second, $9100 is the median number, not the mean or "best price available." The article lists other cars that have numbers closer to $5000-$7000, and all the numbers are lower if you keep the car for longer than 5 years.
Finally, the article says that "Depreciation is the largest cost factor by far," and that it contributes about half of the cost of ownership. Buy a 1-2 year old car, and your cost of ownership will drop considerably.