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Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Automotive Segment [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Automotive Segment [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Automotive Segment [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Energy Segment [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Energy Segment [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Gaming Segment [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Food Packaging Segment [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Food Packaging Segment [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Metals Segment [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Metals Segment [Member]
May 04, 2012
CVR Energy, Inc. [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
VSP [Member]
Automotive Segment [Member]
May 04, 2012
Petroleum [Member]
CVR Energy, Inc. [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
May 04, 2012
Nitrogen Fertilizer [Member]
CVR Energy, Inc. [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Gasification Technology [Member]
CVR Energy, Inc. [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
May 04, 2012
Gasification Technology [Member]
Nitrogen Fertilizer [Member]
CVR Energy, Inc. [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
CVR Energy, Inc. [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
May 04, 2012
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Petroleum [Member]
CVR Energy, Inc. [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
Jun. 30, 2012
Customer Relationships [Member]
CVR Energy, Inc. [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
May 04, 2012
Customer Relationships [Member]
Nitrogen Fertilizer [Member]
CVR Energy, Inc. [Member]
Energy Segment [Member]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items]                                                  
Amortization expense associated with definite-lived intangible assets $ 18 $ 16 $ 33 $ 31                                          
Goodwill, increase due to purchase accounting adjustment to PP&E             8                                    
Goodwill 2,023   2,023   1,127 1,105 1,105 1,097 894 0   3 3 14 20 894 720 652 242            
Impairment of intangible assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding goodwill)           13 13                                    
Intangible assets                               358         46   12   300
Definite-lived intangible assets, useful life (in years)                                       25 years   25 years   20 years  
Goodwill recognized, expected to be tax deductible                               0                  
Definite-lived intangibles, purchase accounting adjustment                     5                            
Impairment charge, definite-lived intangible assets                     2                            
Goodwill, adjustment due to purchase accounting utilized by entities under common control resulting from our acquisition of controlling interest                       3                          
Intangible assets, adjustment due to purchase accounting utilized by entities under common control resulting from our acquisition of a controlling interest                       10                          
Goodwill, purchase accounting reduction                           6                      
Increase in tangible and identifiable intangible assets due to finalization of purchase price allocations                           9                      
Additional purchase price payments                           $ 3