Finance Receivables - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Apr. 30, 2019 USD ($) segments	Oct. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Schedule of Securitization [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net Amount	$ 2,300	$ 2,200
Number of Portfolio Segments for Finance Receivables \| segments	2
Trac Funding Facility [Member]
Schedule of Securitization [Line Items]
Finance Receivables Retail Accounts Collateral For Borrowed Securities	$ 1,133	956
Cash Collateral for Borrowed Securities	296	235
Financial Services Operations
Schedule of Securitization [Line Items]
Assets Net Of Intercompany Balances	$ 2,900	$ 2,600

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Number of Portfolio Segments for Finance Receivables

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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of cash collateral held for borrowed securities, for which the cash is restricted as to withdrawal or usage.

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Amount after allowance and deduction of deferred interest and fees, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts, of loans and leases held in portfolio, including but not limited to, commercial and consumer loans. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements and loans held for sale.

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