Got it, thanks!  I have spoken to a local dealer and we can use the German configurator (for now).  However, the dealer cannot tell me FOR CERTAIN if the option I want will be available for the build month I am reserving (January).  

...sending my deposit check today to reserve the order...and I can always cancel later and wait for another build month if the car the way I want it cannot be built in January.  I have to wait and see...