Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details)

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Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2014
Common Class A
Dec. 31, 2013
Common Class A
Mar. 31, 2014
SIRIUS XM
Mar. 31, 2013
SIRIUS XM
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Granted     1,000      
Weighted average grant-date fair value     $ 38.86      
Vesting period     4 years      
Total unrecognized compensation cost related $ 54       $ 278  
Cost not yet recognized, weighted average period 1 year 6 months       2 years 6 months  
Outstanding options     3,502,000 3,656,000 259,000,000  
Exercisable options     2,035,000   110,000,000  
Outstanding WAEP     $ 0 $ 91.74 $ 2.43  
Exercisable WAEP     $ 88.92   $ 2.15  
Share-based Compensation $ 49 $ 41     $ 36 $ 26