Net Investments in Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Net Investment in Operating Leases, Length of Lease	60 months or less
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 412	$ 393
Net Investment in Operating Leases	26,617	27,659
Property Subject to Operating Lease [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, Gross	32,457	33,431
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	5,840	5,772
Net Investment in Operating Leases	$ 26,617	$ 27,659

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Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services.

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Amount before accumulated depreciation of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services subject to or available for lease.

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