Consent of Independent Auditors



We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Prospectus and to the use of our report dated January 26, 2004 with respect to
the consolidated financial statements of IDS Life Insurance Company included in
Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to the Registration Statement (Form S-2, No.
33-48701) for the registration of the IDS Life Group Variable Annuity Contracts
offered by IDS Life Insurance Company.


                                                           /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 26, 2004