Vanns.com’s deal of the day is the 5.2-inch Garmin nuvi 5000 GPS navigation system (model no. 0100063910) priced at $249.88. That makes it $250 less than its original price of $499.99, and about $15 less than the next available price we could find for a new version of this GPS system. FREE shipping is included and sales tax does not apply for any states.

If you don’t mind purchasing a refurbished item, then check out RefurbDepot.com for a slightly more affordable version of the Garmin nuvi 5000, priced at $209.95 and has shipping rates starting at $9.95 for ground delivery. Those of you who still find it a little too expensive can always downgrade to the Garmin nuvi 255 GPS navigation system that we found last week at Compusa.com, which continues to hold its sale price of $119.99 and has shipping rates starting at $1.99. Enhance your GPS experience with the Garmin Vehicle Suction Cup Mount priced at $31.04 with shipping rates starting at $7.41, or the Garmin GPS Antenna Kit for only $22.31 with FREE shipping included; both available at Amazon.com.

The 5.2-inch Garmin nuvi 5000 GPS features a WQVGA color TFT widescreen with auto-dimming backlight, and includes a maximum resolution of 800 x 400. While driving the GPS offers voice prompts for upcoming streets and turns, and is equipped with auto re-routing and route avoidance technology. It also doubles as a picture viewer and has additional functions for currency and measurement converting. Lastly, the device comes with maps of US, Canada and Puerto Rico, and has an SD memory card expansion slot for additional memory. It is backed by a one-year limited warranty through the manufacturer. Dimensions: (W) 5.65” x (H) 3.71” x (D) 0.80”; weight 9.29oz.