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Long-Term Debt (Debt Excluding Intergroup Debt) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Mar. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | $ 2,201 | |
| Long-term Debt | 2,419 | 0 |
| Long-term Debt, current maturities | (4) | 0 |
| Long-term debt | 2,415 | 0 |
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Sirius XM 8.75% Senior Notes due 2015 [Member]
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| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 650 | |
| Long-term Debt | 735 | 0 |
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Sirius XM 7% Exchangeable Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 [Member]
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| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 491 | |
| Long-term Debt | 543 | 0 |
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Sirius XM 7.625% Senior Notes due 2018 [Member]
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| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 650 | |
| Long-term Debt | 723 | 0 |
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Other Debt [Member]
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| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 10 | |
| Long-term Debt | 10 | 0 |
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Sirius XM 5.25% Senior Notes due 2022 [Member]
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| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 400 | |
| Long-term Debt | 408 | 0 |
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Sirius XM credit facility [Member]
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| Debt Instrument, Face Amount | 0 | |
| Long-term Debt | $ 0 | $ 0 |
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- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the sum of short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations, which are due within one year (or one business cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, excluding amounts to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer (current maturities). Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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