I'm not sure how the Crossfire is like any of the other cars you described.
You might as well be comparing the Crossfire to a Suzuki SX4.
It's a drop-dead gorgeous rear-wheel drive 2-seater with huge tires. It's absolutely nothing like the cars you listed. If you don't road-race or autocross, maybe it doesn't make a difference to you.
First, is it a good deal?
Maybe. For that price it may have some from-the-factory problems that aren't cheap to solve, such as tranny issues, bad shifting, differential problems, etc.
Second, is it reliable?
Yes, except for the CPS and Starter Relay Circuit. Both easy fixes.
NO
Fourth, does it drive ok in snow?
No.
Hope this helps.