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Components Of Vehicle Depreciation And Lease Charges (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Vehicle Depreciation and Lease Charges, Net [Line Items] |  |  |
Depreciation expense | $ 1,890 | $ 1,974 | $ 1,947
Lease charges | 255 | 253 | 222
(Gain) loss on sale of vehicles, net | (82) | (48) | 52
Vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net | 2,063 | 2,179 | 2,221
Accounts Payable, Other, Current | 418 | 472 | 346
Receivables due from former subsidiaries | $ 576 | $ 622 | $ 545

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