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Components Of Vehicle Depreciation And Lease Charges (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Vehicle Depreciation and Lease Charges, Net [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation expense | $ 1,837 | $ 1,840 | $ 1,678
Lease charges | 156 | 163 | 139
Gain on sale of vehicles, net | (60) | (7) | (6)
Vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net | 1,933 | 1,996 | 1,811
Accounts Payable, Other, Current | 269 | 222 | 260
Receivables due from former subsidiaries | $ 433 | $ 352 | $ 378

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