Consent of Independent Auditors




We consent to the  reference to our firm under the caption  "Experts" and to the
use  of our  report  dated  February  3,  2000  on  the  consolidated  financial
statements of IDS Life Insurance  Company in  Post-Effective  Amendment No. 9 to
the Registration  Statement (Form S-1, No. 33-48701) for the registration of the
Group Variable Annuity Contracts to be offered by IDS Life Insurance Company.






/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 24, 2000