Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 9,189	$ 8,713
Marketable securities (Note 2)	2,106	3,835
Finance receivables, net (Note 3)	75,063	71,907
Net investment in operating leases (Note 4)	14,701	11,098
Notes and accounts receivable from affiliated companies (Note 19)	1,173	1,152
Derivative financial instruments (Note 8)	1,256	1,365
Other assets (Note 9)	2,256	2,172
Total assets	105,744	100,242
Liabilities
Customer deposits, dealer reserves, and other	1,072	901
Affiliated companies (Note 19)	234	773
Total accounts payable	1,306	1,674
Debt (Note 10)	89,258	84,659
Deferred income taxes	1,669	1,134
Derivative financial instruments (Note 8)	400	286
Other liabilities and deferred income (Note 9)	3,458	3,593
Total liabilities	96,091	91,346
Shareholder's interest
Shareholder's interest	5,274	5,274
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 12)	743	600
Retained earnings	3,636	3,022
Total shareholder's interest	9,653	8,896
Total liabilities and shareholder's interest	105,744	100,242
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	2,877	3,356
Finance receivables, net (Note 3)	47,190	49,329
Net investment in operating leases (Note 4)	6,308	6,354
Derivative financial instruments (Note 8)	4	157
Liabilities
Debt (Note 10)	40,245	41,421
Derivative financial instruments (Note 8)	$ 134	$ 97