Goodwill (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill by segment (in millions):

	Years Ended December 31,
	2013						2012		2011
	North America		International(a)		Total		North America		North America
Balance at beginning of period	$	1,108	$	—	$	1,108	$	1,108	$	1,095
Acquisition	—		132		132		—		14
Foreign currency translation	—		—		—		—		(1		)
Balance at end of period	$	1,108	$	132	$	1,240	$	1,108	$	1,108

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(a) See Note 2 - "Acquisition of Ally Financial International Operations" for further discussion.