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Finance Assets, net (Summary of Net Investments in Finance Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Receivables [Abstract] |  |
Rents receivable, net | $ 923 | $ 1,241
Unguaranteed residual values | 674 | 827
Unearned income | (316) | (412)
Investments in finance leases | 1,281 | 1,656
Deferred income taxes | (928) | (1,135)
Net investments in finance leases | $ 353 | $ 521

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