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Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]    
Fair Value, Asset Derivatives $ 6us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAssetAmountNotOffsetAgainstCollateral $ 7us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAssetAmountNotOffsetAgainstCollateral
Fair Value, Liability Derivatives 16us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiabilityAmountNotOffsetAgainstCollateral 19us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiabilityAmountNotOffsetAgainstCollateral
Interest Rate Caps [Member]    
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]    
Derivative, Notional Amount 8,333invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Currency Swap [Member]    
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]    
Derivative, Notional Amount 493invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]    
Derivative, Notional Amount 1,592invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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0invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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Commodity Contract    
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]    
Units Of Gasoline 0car_UnitsOfGasoline
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8car_UnitsOfGasoline
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Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]    
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Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Currency Swap [Member]    
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]    
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Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Swap [Member]    
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]    
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Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest Rate Contract    
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]    
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Fair Value, Liability Derivatives 10us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiabilityAmountNotOffsetAgainstCollateral
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Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Commodity Contract    
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]    
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Interest Rate Caps Sold | Interest Rate Caps [Member]    
Schedule of Cost-method Investments [Line Items]    
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 6,200invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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$ 7,100invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
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